December weather forecastCrown Point, IN

December

Weather in December

Crown Point greets the arrival of December with snowflakes and holiday festivities. It signals the onset of another round of the harsh yet beautiful winter season. The average high temperature stands at 36°F (2.2°C), with the low dipping to a chilly 26.2°F (-3.2°C). Despite the cold winds and shorter daylight hours, the city's residents enjoy this festive time of the year. December's weather brings a crispness to the air, while snowy landscapes and twinkling holiday lights lend a magical charm to Crown Point.

Temperature

With the onset of December, Crown Point experiences a modest temperature adjustment, with the average high-temperature receding from a frosty 47.1°F (8.4°C) in November to an icy 36°F (2.2°C). During the month of December, Crown Point experiences a steady low-temperature average of 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Crown Point, in December, during 7.4 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Crown Point, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143.5 days and collects up to 21.02" (534mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 9 days. Throughout December, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is accumulated. In Crown Point, during the entire year, snow falls for 43.3 days and aggregates up to 10.43" (265mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Crown Point, the average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jun 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Crown Point, is 36°F (2.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 26.2°F (-3.2°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

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

In Crown Point, during December, the rain falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

In December, it is snowing for 9 days. Throughout December, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is accumulated.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 9h and 14min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Crown Point, IN

  • Average high temperature in December: 36°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Crown Point, IN

  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Crown Point, IN

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Crown Point, IN

  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Crown Point, IN

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (0.98").

Average rainfall days in December
Crown Point, IN

  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Crown Point, IN

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Crown Point, IN

  • Average snowfall days in December: 9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Crown Point, IN

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 6min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Crown Point, IN

  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Crown Point, IN

  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Crown Point, IN

  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Crown Point, IN

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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