December weather forecast
Sherwood Forest, IN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sherwood Forest, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 38.3°F (3.5°C) and min 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Temperature

December's onset corresponds with a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C) in November to an icy 38.3°F (3.5°C). Sherwood Forest records a consistent low-temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) during December nights.

Humidity

The most humid month in Sherwood Forest is December, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

In Sherwood Forest, in December, during 9.7 rainfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sherwood Forest, Indiana, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.4 days and collects up to 28.23" (717mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Sherwood Forest. In Sherwood Forest, in December, during 8.4 snowfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Sherwood Forest, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.1 days and aggregates up to 10.98" (279mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Sherwood Forest.
On the first day of December in Sherwood Forest, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Sherwood Forest in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Sherwood Forest, is 38.3°F (3.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 27.7°F (-2.4°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month in Sherwood Forest?

The most humid month in Sherwood Forest is December, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

What is the average humidity in December in Sherwood Forest?

In Sherwood Forest, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December in Sherwood Forest?

In December, the rain falls for 9.7 days. Throughout December, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Sherwood Forest?

In Sherwood Forest, Indiana, in December, during 8.4 snowfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sherwood Forest?

December has the shortest days of the year in Sherwood Forest, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Sherwood Forest have in December?

In December, the average day length in Sherwood Forest is 9h and 23min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Sherwood Forest?

On the first day of December in Sherwood Forest, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sherwood Forest have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Sherwood Forest is 4.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Sherwood Forest?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Sherwood Forest?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sherwood Forest, IN

Average temperature in December - Sherwood Forest, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Sherwood Forest, IN

Average pressure in December - Sherwood Forest, IN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sherwood Forest, IN

Average wind speed in December - Sherwood Forest, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Sherwood Forest, IN

Average humidity in December - Sherwood Forest, IN
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Sherwood Forest, IN

Average rainfall in December - Sherwood Forest, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.97"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Sherwood Forest, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Sherwood Forest, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sherwood Forest, IN

Average snowfall in December - Sherwood Forest, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sherwood Forest, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Sherwood Forest, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sherwood Forest, IN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sherwood Forest, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sherwood Forest, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Sherwood Forest, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Sherwood Forest, IN

Average UV index in December - Sherwood Forest, IN
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Sherwood Forest, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Sherwood Forest, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Sherwood Forest, IN

Average visibility in December - Sherwood Forest, 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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