December weather forecast
Zionsville, IN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Zionsville, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and 37.8°F (3.2°C).

Temperature

As Zionsville enters December, the average high-temperature decreases from the a frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C) of November to a wintry 37.8°F (3.2°C). Zionsville, in December, observes a steady average low-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

In December, in Zionsville, the rain falls for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 121.7 rainfall days, and 11.69" (297mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Zionsville, in December, snow falls for 5.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.02" (26mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 25.8 snowfall days, and 3.74" (95mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Zionsville, records 37.8°F (3.2°C), while the low-temperature is 27.3°F (-2.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in July is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 83%, December is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Zionsville in December?

In December, it is snowing for 5.7 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Zionsville have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 23min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Zionsville, Indiana, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Zionsville, IN

Average temperature in December - Zionsville, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Zionsville, IN

Average pressure in December - Zionsville, IN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

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

Average wind speed in December
Zionsville, IN

Average wind speed in December - Zionsville, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

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

Average humidity in December
Zionsville, IN

Average humidity in December - Zionsville, IN
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Zionsville, IN

Average rainfall in December - Zionsville, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Zionsville, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Zionsville, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Zionsville, IN

Average snowfall in December - Zionsville, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.06").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Zionsville, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Zionsville, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Zionsville, 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 24min).

  • 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 January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Zionsville, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Zionsville, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Zionsville, IN

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Zionsville, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Zionsville, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Zionsville, IN

Average visibility in December - Zionsville, 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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