December weather forecast
Rutland, IN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rutland, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.8°F (2.1°C) and 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Temperature

The onset of December coincides with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C) in November to a wintry 35.8°F (2.1°C). Throughout the month of December, Rutland reports a steady low-temperature average of 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Rutland, during December, the rain falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Rutland, there are 154.4 rainfall days, and 20.59" (523mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Rutland. In Rutland, during December, snow falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of snow. In Rutland, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.7 days and aggregates up to 10.55" (268mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Rutland, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.8h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Rutland. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Rutland in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Rutland, is 35.8°F (2.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Rutland?

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December in Rutland?

In Rutland, in December, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Rutland in December?

In Rutland, Indiana, during December, snow falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Rutland?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Rutland?

The average day length in December in Rutland is 9h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Rutland?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, in Rutland, Indiana, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Rutland have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Rutland, Indiana, is 3.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Rutland?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Rutland, Indiana.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Rutland?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Rutland, IN

Average temperature in December - Rutland, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Rutland, IN

Average pressure in December - Rutland, 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
Rutland, IN

Average wind speed in December - Rutland, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

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
Rutland, IN

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

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

Average rainfall in December
Rutland, IN

Average rainfall in December - Rutland, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.02").

Average rainfall days in December
Rutland, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Rutland, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rutland, IN

Average snowfall in December - Rutland, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Rutland, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Rutland, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rutland, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rutland, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Rutland, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Rutland, IN

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Rutland, IN

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Rutland, IN

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

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

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