December weather forecast
Cortland, IN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Cortland, Indiana, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and max 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

Cortland experiences a temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C) in November to a cold 41.9°F (5.5°C). Cortland experiences an average low-temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) in month of December.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 81%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Cortland, Indiana, in December, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 163.7 rainfall days, and 33.11" (841mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Cortland are January through April, October through December. In Cortland, in December, during 7.2 snowfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Cortland, there are 32.7 snowfall days, and 9.69" (246mm) 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 7:44 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Cortland, Indiana. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Cortland?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Cortland during December are 41.9°F (5.5°C) and 30.4°F (-0.9°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month in Cortland?

December is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in December in Cortland?

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

How much does it rain in Cortland in December?

In December, in Cortland, Indiana, the rain falls for 11.2 days. Throughout December, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Cortland?

In Cortland, in December, snow falls for 7.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.81" (46mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Cortland?

December has the shortest days of the year in Cortland, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Cortland?

The average day length in December in Cortland, Indiana, is 9h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Cortland?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, in Cortland, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Cortland?

The months with the least sunshine in Cortland, Indiana, are January and December, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Cortland?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Cortland?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Cortland?

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

Average temperature in December - Cortland, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.4°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).

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Average pressure in December
Cortland, IN

Average pressure in December - Cortland, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Cortland, IN

Average wind speed in December - Cortland, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Cortland, IN

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Cortland, IN

Average rainfall in December - Cortland, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

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Average rainfall days in December
Cortland, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Cortland, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Cortland, IN

Average snowfall in December - Cortland, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Cortland, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Cortland, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cortland, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Cortland, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Cortland, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Cortland, IN

Average UV index in December - Cortland, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Cortland, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Cortland, 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 30).

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Average visibility in December
Cortland, IN

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

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

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