Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
A moderate decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from a cool 51.6°F (10.9°C) in November to a wintry 42.3°F (5.7°C). December brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 81%, December is the most humid month.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 10.7 days. Throughout December, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Shields, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.9 days and collects up to 29.72" (755mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Shields, in December, snow falls for 7.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.81" (46mm) of snow. In Shields, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.5 days and aggregates up to 8.74" (222mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of December, in Shields, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.
Sunshine
With an average of 4.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Average temperature in December
Shields, IN
- Average high temperature in December: 42.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 30.6°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 (23.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Shields, IN
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Shields, IN
- Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).
Average humidity in December
Shields, IN
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Shields, IN
- Average rainfall in December: 2.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").
Average rainfall days in December
Shields, IN
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Shields, IN
- Average snowfall in December: 1.81"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Shields, IN
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 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
Shields, IN
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Shields, IN
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Shields, IN
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are 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
Shields, IN
- Average cloud cover in December: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Shields, IN
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, June, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, July, August, September and December (5mi).
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