December weather forecast
Switz City, IN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Switz City, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and 40.8°F (4.9°C).

Temperature

December ushers in a slight temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's fresh 51.1°F (10.6°C) to a wintry 40.8°F (4.9°C). Switz City records an average nighttime low of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) in December.

Humidity

In Switz City, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.6 days. Throughout December, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Switz City, Indiana, there are 147.3 rainfall days, and 27.32" (694mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Switz City, in December, during 4.5 snowfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 21.1 snowfall days, and 7.68" (195mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Switz City.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 5:36 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Switz City.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Switz City during December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Switz City, records 40.8°F (4.9°C), while the low-temperature is 29.5°F (-1.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Switz City?

In Switz City, Indiana, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in Switz City in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.6 days. Throughout December, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Switz City?

In December, in Switz City, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Switz City?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Switz City?

In Switz City, Indiana, the average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Switz City?

On the first day of December in Switz City, Indiana, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 5:36 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Switz City?

The months with the least sunshine in Switz City, Indiana, are January and December, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Switz City?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Switz City, Indiana, is 4.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Switz City?

The months with the lowest UV index in Switz City, Indiana, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Switz City?

In Switz City, Indiana, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Switz City, IN

Average temperature in December - Switz City, 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 (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23°F).

Average pressure in December
Switz City, IN

Average pressure in December - Switz City, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Switz City, IN

Average wind speed in December - Switz City, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Switz City, IN

Average humidity in December - Switz City, IN
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Switz City, IN

Average rainfall in December - Switz City, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in December
Switz City, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Switz City, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Switz City, IN

Average snowfall in December - Switz City, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.46"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Switz City, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Switz City, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Switz City, IN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Switz City, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Switz City, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Switz City, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Switz City, IN

Average UV index in December - Switz City, 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
Switz City, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Switz City, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Switz City, IN

Average visibility in December - Switz City, IN
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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