December weather forecast
Salem Center, IN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Salem Center, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between max 34.7°F (1.5°C) and min 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

Salem Center's December weather shows a moderate shift in high-temperatures, falling from November's frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) to a cold 34.7°F (1.5°C). Salem Center sustains an average of approximately a freezing cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C) during December nights, with little variation from daytime highs.

Humidity

In Salem Center, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.7 days and typically collects 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 12.1 days. Throughout December, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 59.2 snowfall days, and 15.91" (404mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.5h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Salem Center, in December, the average high-temperature is 34.7°F (1.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.7 days and typically collects 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Salem Center?

In Salem Center, in December, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Salem Center, in December, during 12.1 snowfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Salem Center?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Salem Center, the average day length in December is 9h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Salem Center is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Salem Center, IN

Average temperature in December - Salem Center, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in December
Salem Center, IN

Average pressure in December - Salem Center, IN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Salem Center, IN

Average wind speed in December - Salem Center, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Salem Center, IN

Average humidity in December - Salem Center, IN
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and October (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Salem Center, IN

Average rainfall in December - Salem Center, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.54"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Salem Center, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Salem Center, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Salem Center, IN

Average snowfall in December - Salem Center, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Salem Center, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Salem Center, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Salem Center, IN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Salem Center, IN
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 3min

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 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Salem Center, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Salem Center, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Salem Center, IN

Average UV index in December - Salem Center, IN
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Salem Center, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Salem Center, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Salem Center, IN

Average visibility in December - Salem Center, IN
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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