December weather forecastColfax, IN
December
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 high of 37.6°F (3.1°C) and an average low of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).Temperature
The commencement of December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's frosty 48.2°F (9°C) to a wintry 37.6°F (3.1°C). In Colfax, an average nighttime temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) is expected during December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 82%.Rainfall
In Colfax, in December, during 7.4 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 139.5 rainfall days, and 18.07" (459mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Colfax, during December, snow falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 28.4 snowfall days, and 7.44" (189mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Colfax is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of December, 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.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.2h.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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Colfax, IN
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min
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 12min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
