December weather forecast
Wadena, IN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Wadena, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 36.7°F (2.6°C) and an average low of 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Temperature

Start of December brings a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's frosty 48°F (8.9°C) to an icy 36.7°F (2.6°C). In the month of December, Wadena's average low-temperature falls to a freezing cold 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Wadena, in December, it is raining for 7.3 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Wadena, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139 days and collects up to 20.16" (512mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Wadena, in December, during 6.7 snowfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 32.4 snowfall days, and 7.64" (194mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Wadena, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.3h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Wadena?

The high-temperature, in December, in Wadena, records 36.7°F (2.6°C), while the low-temperature is 26.4°F (-3.1°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Wadena, in December, it is raining for 7.3 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Wadena, in December, snow falls for 6.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.3" (33mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Wadena have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Wadena, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Wadena, IN

Average temperature in December - Wadena, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).

Average pressure in December
Wadena, IN

Average pressure in December - Wadena, IN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Wadena, IN

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Wadena, IN

Average humidity in December - Wadena, IN
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Wadena, IN

Average rainfall in December - Wadena, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.94").

Average rainfall days in December
Wadena, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Wadena, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Wadena, IN

Average snowfall in December - Wadena, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Wadena, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Wadena, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Wadena, IN

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Wadena, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Wadena, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Wadena, IN

Average UV index in December - Wadena, IN
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Wadena, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Wadena, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Wadena, IN

Average visibility in December - Wadena, 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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