December weather forecast
Stanford, IN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Stanford, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and max 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

Transition into December marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 51.3°F (10.7°C) in November to a wintry 40.6°F (4.8°C). In December, the recorded average low-temperature in Stanford is a subzero cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Stanford are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In Stanford, during December, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation. In Stanford, Indiana, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.5 days and collects up to 27.56" (700mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Stanford, Indiana, are January through April, November and December. In December, in Stanford, it is snowing for 5.8 days. Throughout December, 1.85" (47mm) of snow is accumulated. In Stanford, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.7 days and aggregates up to 9.13" (232mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Stanford, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 5:34 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Stanford, Indiana, are January, February, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Stanford in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and a low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What are the most humid months in Stanford?

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are most humid months in Stanford, Indiana.

What is the average humidity in December in Stanford?

The average relative humidity in December in Stanford, Indiana, is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December in Stanford?

In December, in Stanford, Indiana, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Stanford?

In Stanford, in December, snow falls for 5.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Stanford?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Stanford have in December?

In December, the average day length in Stanford is 9h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Stanford?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of the month, in Stanford, Indiana, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 5:34 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Stanford?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Stanford have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Stanford?

January, February, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Stanford, Indiana.

What is the UV index reading in December in Stanford?

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

Average temperature in December - Stanford, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°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 (22.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Stanford, IN

Average pressure in December - Stanford, 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
Stanford, IN

Average wind speed in December - Stanford, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Stanford, IN

Average humidity in December - Stanford, IN
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Stanford, IN

Average rainfall in December - Stanford, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.11").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and October (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Stanford, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Stanford, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Stanford, IN

Average snowfall in December - Stanford, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.85"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Stanford, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Stanford, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.1 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
Stanford, IN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Stanford, 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 June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Stanford, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Stanford, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Stanford, IN

Average UV index in December - Stanford, 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, October and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Stanford, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Stanford, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Stanford, IN

Average visibility in December - Stanford, IN
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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