December weather forecast
Colfax, IN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Colfax, Indiana, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and an average high of 37.6°F (3.1°C).

Temperature

In Colfax, the average high-temperature in December decreases from a chilly 48.2°F (9°C) in November to an icy 37.6°F (3.1°C). In the month of December, Colfax witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Colfax, in December, during 7.4 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Colfax, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.5 days and collects up to 18.07" (459mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Colfax are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 5.3 days. Throughout December, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is accumulated. In Colfax, Indiana, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.4 days and aggregates up to 7.44" (189mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Colfax is 4.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Colfax are January, February, October through 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: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Colfax?

The high-temperature, in December, in Colfax, is 37.6°F (3.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 27.3°F (-2.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Colfax?

In Colfax, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December in Colfax?

In December, in Colfax, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Colfax in December?

In Colfax, during December, snow falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Colfax?

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

How many hours of daylight does Colfax have in December?

In December, the average day length in Colfax, Indiana, is 9h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Colfax?

On the first day of December in Colfax, Indiana, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Colfax have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Colfax?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Colfax?

In Colfax, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Colfax, IN

Average temperature in December - Colfax, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Colfax, IN

Average pressure in December - Colfax, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Colfax, IN

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Colfax, IN

Average humidity in December - Colfax, IN
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Colfax, IN

Average rainfall in December - Colfax, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.94").

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Average rainfall days in December
Colfax, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Colfax, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Colfax, IN

Average snowfall in December - Colfax, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Colfax, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Colfax, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Colfax, 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 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Colfax, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Colfax, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Colfax, IN

Average UV index in December - Colfax, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Colfax, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Colfax, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Colfax, IN

Average visibility in December - Colfax, 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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