December weather forecast
Sweetwater Lake, IN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sweetwater Lake, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 40.8°F (4.9°C) and an average low of 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Temperature

December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, from November's cool 51.3°F (10.7°C) to a cold 40.8°F (4.9°C). Sweetwater Lake anticipates an average minimum temperature of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) in the month of December.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 82%, December is the most humid month in Sweetwater Lake.

Rainfall

In December, in Sweetwater Lake, the rain falls for 9.6 days. Throughout December, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Sweetwater Lake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.7 days and collects up to 27.91" (709mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Sweetwater Lake are January through April, October through December. In Sweetwater Lake, during December, snow falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Sweetwater Lake, there are 25.4 snowfall days, and 8.78" (223mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Sweetwater Lake. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Sweetwater Lake in December?

In Sweetwater Lake, 40.8°F (4.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 29.5°F (-1.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the most humid month in Sweetwater Lake?

December is the most humid month in Sweetwater Lake, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

What is the average humidity in December in Sweetwater Lake?

In December, the average relative humidity in Sweetwater Lake, Indiana, is 82%.

How much does it rain in Sweetwater Lake in December?

In Sweetwater Lake, in December, during 9.6 rainfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Sweetwater Lake?

In Sweetwater Lake, Indiana, during December, snow falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sweetwater Lake?

The month with the shortest days in Sweetwater Lake is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Sweetwater Lake?

In Sweetwater Lake, the average day length in December is 9h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Sweetwater Lake?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sweetwater Lake, Indiana, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sweetwater Lake have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Sweetwater Lake, Indiana, is 4.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Sweetwater Lake?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Sweetwater Lake?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Sweetwater Lake is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sweetwater Lake, IN

Average temperature in December - Sweetwater Lake, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Sweetwater Lake, IN

Average pressure in December - Sweetwater Lake, IN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

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

Average wind speed in December
Sweetwater Lake, IN

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Sweetwater Lake, IN

Average humidity in December - Sweetwater Lake, IN
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

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

Average rainfall in December
Sweetwater Lake, IN

Average rainfall in December - Sweetwater Lake, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in December
Sweetwater Lake, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Sweetwater Lake, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sweetwater Lake, IN

Average snowfall in December - Sweetwater Lake, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sweetwater Lake, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Sweetwater Lake, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 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
Sweetwater Lake, IN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sweetwater Lake, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sweetwater Lake, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Sweetwater Lake, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Sweetwater Lake, IN

Average UV index in December - Sweetwater Lake, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Sweetwater Lake, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Sweetwater Lake, 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
Sweetwater Lake, IN

Average visibility in December - Sweetwater Lake, 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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