December weather forecast
Silver Lake, IN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Silver Lake, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 26.4°F (-3.1°C) and 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Temperature

The onset of December coincides with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 47.1°F (8.4°C) in November to an icy 36.1°F (2.3°C). Silver Lake's temperature in December lowers to a consistent average of 26.4°F (-3.1°C) during the nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 7.3 days and typically collects 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Silver Lake, during December, snow falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 31.7 snowfall days, and 7.13" (181mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.7h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and a low-temperature of 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Silver Lake, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 7.3 days and typically collects 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Silver Lake, during December, snow falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Silver Lake have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Silver Lake?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Silver Lake, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.7h.

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 reading in December?

In Silver Lake, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
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
Silver Lake, IN

Average temperature in December - Silver Lake, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Silver Lake, IN

Average pressure in December - Silver Lake, IN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Silver Lake, IN

Average wind speed in December - Silver Lake, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Silver Lake, IN

Average humidity in December - Silver Lake, IN
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Silver Lake, IN

Average rainfall in December - Silver Lake, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.87").

Average rainfall days in December
Silver Lake, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Silver Lake, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Silver Lake, IN

Average snowfall in December - Silver Lake, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Silver Lake, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Silver Lake, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Silver Lake, IN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Silver Lake, IN
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Silver Lake, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Silver Lake, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Silver Lake, IN

Average UV index in December - Silver Lake, IN
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Silver Lake, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Silver Lake, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Silver Lake, IN

Average visibility in December - Silver Lake, IN
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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