December weather forecast
Yellowstone, IN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Yellowstone, Indiana, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41.7°F (5.4°C) and an average low of 30.2°F (-1°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December signals a shift in temperature, down from a fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C) in November to a wintry 41.7°F (5.4°C). Throughout the nights in December, an average low-temperature of 30.2°F (-1°C) is noted.

Humidity

February, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In December, in Yellowstone, the rain falls for 9.2 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Yellowstone, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.6 days and collects up to 17.64" (448mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Yellowstone, during December, snow falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 24.4 snowfall days, and 4.41" (112mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

The high-temperature during December is 41.7°F (5.4°C) and the low-temperature is 30.2°F (-1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What are the most humid months?

February, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.2 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Yellowstone in December?

In Yellowstone, in December, during 5.1 snowfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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 Yellowstone, Indiana, the average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Yellowstone.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Yellowstone is 2. 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
Yellowstone, IN

Average temperature in December - Yellowstone, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.2°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 (23.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Yellowstone, IN

Average pressure in December - Yellowstone, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Yellowstone, IN

Average wind speed in December - Yellowstone, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Yellowstone, IN

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Yellowstone, IN

Average rainfall in December - Yellowstone, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Yellowstone, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Yellowstone, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Yellowstone, IN

Average snowfall in December - Yellowstone, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Yellowstone, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Yellowstone, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.6 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
Yellowstone, IN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Yellowstone, 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 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Yellowstone, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Yellowstone, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Yellowstone, IN

Average UV index in December - Yellowstone, 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
Yellowstone, IN

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Yellowstone, IN

Average visibility in December - Yellowstone, IN
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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