December weather forecast
Santa Claus, IN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Santa Claus, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and max 43.5°F (6.4°C).

Temperature

Santa Claus's average high-temperature decreases in December, falling from a fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C) in November to a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C). Santa Claus cools down to an average low-temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

In Santa Claus, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In December, in Santa Claus, Indiana, the rain falls for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 131.3 rainfall days, and 18.94" (481mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Santa Claus, in December, during 3.9 snowfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Santa Claus, during the entire year, snow falls for 20 days and aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:38 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Jun 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

In Santa Claus, 43.5°F (6.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 31.8°F (-0.1°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Santa Claus?

In December, the average relative humidity in Santa Claus is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December in Santa Claus?

In December, the rain falls for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Santa Claus in December?

In December, it is snowing for 3.9 days. Throughout December, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Santa Claus have in December?

The average day length in December in Santa Claus is 9h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:38 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Santa Claus have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Santa Claus, IN

Average temperature in December - Santa Claus, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.3°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Santa Claus, IN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Santa Claus, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Santa Claus, IN
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Santa Claus, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.79").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Santa Claus, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Santa Claus, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Santa Claus, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Santa Claus, IN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Santa Claus, IN
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Santa Claus, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Santa Claus, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Santa Claus, IN
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Santa Claus, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Santa Claus, IN
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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