December weather forecast
Rockfield, IN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rockfield, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 37°F (2.8°C) and 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

Temperature

Rockfield's weather in December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from November's frosty 48.2°F (9°C) to an icy 37°F (2.8°C). During the nights in December, an average low-temperature of 27.1°F (-2.7°C) is observed.

Humidity

In Rockfield, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 8.6 days and typically collects 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 7.2 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 37.1 snowfall days, and 8.15" (207mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December translates into the following guidance:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Rockfield, in December, the average high-temperature is 37°F (2.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.1°F (-2.7°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Rockfield, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 8.6 days and typically collects 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Rockfield, in December, during 7.2 snowfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Rockfield have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Rockfield have in December?

In Rockfield, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Rockfield, IN

Average temperature in December - Rockfield, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Rockfield, IN

Average pressure in December - Rockfield, IN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Rockfield, IN

Average wind speed in December - Rockfield, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Rockfield, IN

Average humidity in December - Rockfield, IN
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Rockfield, IN

Average rainfall in December - Rockfield, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.18").

Average rainfall days in December
Rockfield, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Rockfield, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rockfield, IN

Average snowfall in December - Rockfield, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Rockfield, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Rockfield, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rockfield, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Rockfield, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Rockfield, IN

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Rockfield, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Rockfield, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Rockfield, IN

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

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

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