December weather forecast
West Terre Haute, IN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in West Terre Haute, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 28.4°F (-2°C) and 39.6°F (4.2°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a shift in temperature, down from a cool 50.4°F (10.2°C) in November to a wintry 39.6°F (4.2°C). Throughout December, an average low-temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C) is experienced.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In West Terre Haute, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.3 days and collects up to 34.41" (874mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is accumulated. In West Terre Haute, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.7 days and aggregates up to 8.66" (220mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:36 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, October through 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 low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

West Terre Haute in December has an average high-temperature of 39.6°F (4.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In West Terre Haute, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In West Terre Haute, in December, during 9.5 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In West Terre Haute, in December, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.69" (43mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does West Terre Haute have in December?

In West Terre Haute, the average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in West Terre Haute?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:36 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does West Terre Haute have in December?

In West Terre Haute, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in West Terre Haute?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
West Terre Haute, IN

Average temperature in December - West Terre Haute, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.4°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 (22.3°F).

Average pressure in December
West Terre Haute, IN

Average pressure in December - West Terre Haute, 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
West Terre Haute, IN

Average wind speed in December - West Terre Haute, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
West Terre Haute, IN

Average humidity in December - West Terre Haute, 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
West Terre Haute, IN

Average rainfall in December - West Terre Haute, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.96").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in December
West Terre Haute, IN

Average rainfall days in December - West Terre Haute, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
West Terre Haute, IN

Average snowfall in December - West Terre Haute, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
West Terre Haute, IN

Average snowfall days in December - West Terre Haute, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 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
West Terre Haute, IN

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

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

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

Average sunshine days in December
West Terre Haute, IN

Average sunshine days in December - West Terre Haute, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.9 days).

Average UV index in December
West Terre Haute, IN

Average UV index in December - West Terre Haute, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
West Terre Haute, IN

Average cloud cover in December - West Terre Haute, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
West Terre Haute, IN

Average visibility in December - West Terre Haute, 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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