December weather forecast
Roanoke, IN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Roanoke, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 36.3°F (2.4°C) and 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Temperature

December's onset brings a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a frosty 47.5°F (8.6°C) in November to a wintry 36.3°F (2.4°C). The mean low-temperature during December nights is a freezing cold 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.5 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Roanoke, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.6 days and collects up to 12.8" (325mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is accumulated. In Roanoke, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.1 days and aggregates up to 5.59" (142mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Roanoke is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.7h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December leads to these advisories:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Roanoke, is 36.3°F (2.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 26.4°F (-3.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Roanoke?

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Roanoke, in December, during 7.5 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Roanoke, in December, during 8.4 snowfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Roanoke have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Roanoke?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Roanoke, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Roanoke, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Roanoke, IN

Average temperature in December - Roanoke, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Roanoke, IN

Average pressure in December - Roanoke, IN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Roanoke, IN

Average wind speed in December - Roanoke, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Roanoke, IN

Average humidity in December - Roanoke, IN
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Roanoke, IN

Average rainfall in December - Roanoke, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Roanoke, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Roanoke, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Roanoke, IN

Average snowfall in December - Roanoke, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Roanoke, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Roanoke, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Roanoke, IN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Roanoke, IN
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Roanoke, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Roanoke, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Roanoke, IN

Average UV index in December - Roanoke, IN
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Roanoke, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Roanoke, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Roanoke, IN

Average visibility in December - Roanoke, IN
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (5mi).

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