December weather forecast
Whiting, IN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Whiting, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and an average high of 35.8°F (2.1°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, from a frosty 46.8°F (8.2°C) to a cold 35.8°F (2.1°C). Whiting's December nights witness minimal differential from the daytime temperatures, with averages of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are February and December Rain falls for 4.2 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Whiting, in December, snow falls for 7.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 34.1 snowfall days, and 4.13" (105mm) of snow is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In Whiting, the average seawater temperature in December is 41.5°F (5.3°C).
Note: While a brief time in 41.5°F (5.3°C) at 55.4°F (13°C) is already bracing, plunging below 50°F (10°C) can severely affect breathing and introduce a cold shock, relying on your physical state.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:29 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Whiting, the average sunshine in December is 4h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Whiting, is 35.8°F (2.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Whiting is 80%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall in Whiting are February and December Rain falls for 4.2 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in December?

In Whiting, during December, the rain falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Whiting, during December, snow falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the ocean temperature in December?

In Whiting, the average seawater temperature in December is 41.5°F (5.3°C). Swimming in 41.5°F (5.3°C) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 55.4°F (13°C) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 50°F (10°C) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Whiting, the average day length in December is 9h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:29 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Whiting?

In Whiting, the average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Whiting, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Whiting, IN

Average pressure in December - Whiting, IN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Whiting, IN

Average wind speed in December - Whiting, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Whiting, IN

Average humidity in December - Whiting, IN
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Whiting, IN

Average rainfall in December - Whiting, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (1.38").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Whiting, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Whiting, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Whiting, IN

Average snowfall in December - Whiting, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Whiting, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Whiting, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Whiting, IN

Average sea temperature in December - Whiting, IN
  • Average sea temperature in December: 41.6°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (74.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (35.9°F).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Whiting, IN
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Whiting, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Whiting, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Whiting, IN

Average UV index in December - Whiting, 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
Whiting, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Whiting, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Whiting, IN

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

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

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