December weather forecast
Sheff, IN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sheff, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.6°F (-3°C) and an average high of 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Temperature

December involves a decrease in temperature, down from a frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C) in November to a cold 36.7°F (2.6°C). December's average low-temperature reading settles at a subzero cold 26.6°F (-3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Sheff, Indiana, is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 6.6 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 140.3 rainfall days, and 17.56" (446mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Sheff are January through April, November and December. In Sheff, during December, snow falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 36.9 snowfall days, and 7.56" (192mm) 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 7:55 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Sheff is 4.2h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Sheff, Indiana. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Sheff in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Sheff, is 36.7°F (2.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 26.6°F (-3°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Sheff?

In Sheff, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in Sheff in December?

In Sheff, Indiana, in December, it is raining for 6.6 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Sheff?

In Sheff, Indiana, in December, during 8 snowfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sheff?

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

How many hours of daylight does Sheff have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Sheff?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sheff, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Sheff?

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

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Sheff?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sheff, IN

Average temperature in December - Sheff, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Sheff, IN

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

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

Average wind speed in December
Sheff, IN

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

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

Average humidity in December
Sheff, IN

Average humidity in December - Sheff, IN
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Sheff, IN

Average rainfall in December - Sheff, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.64").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.79").

Average rainfall days in December
Sheff, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Sheff, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sheff, IN

Average snowfall in December - Sheff, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sheff, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Sheff, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Sheff, IN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sheff, 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: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sheff, IN

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Sheff, IN

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Sheff, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Sheff, 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 July, August and September (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Sheff, IN

Average visibility in December - Sheff, 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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