December weather forecastFlat Rock, IN

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Flat Rock, Indiana, with an average temperature ranging between max 40.6°F (4.8°C) and min 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

Flat Rock's weather in December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from November's cool 51.1°F (10.6°C) to a cold 40.6°F (4.8°C). Flat Rock's average low-temperature for the month of December records at a freezing cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Humidity

January, February, July and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months in Flat Rock.

Rainfall

In Flat Rock, in December, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Flat Rock, Indiana, there are 163.5 rainfall days, and 29.29" (744mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Flat Rock, Indiana, in December, during 8.2 snowfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Flat Rock, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.1 days and aggregates up to 8.54" (217mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Flat Rock, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Flat Rock is 4.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and 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 rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
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. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Flat Rock, is 40.6°F (4.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 29.7°F (-1.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

January, February, July and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are most humid months in Flat Rock.

In Flat Rock, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

In Flat Rock, in December, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Flat Rock, in December, snow falls for 8.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.89" (48mm) of snow.

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

In December, the average day length in Flat Rock, Indiana, is 9h and 27min.

On the first day of December in Flat Rock, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.3h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.7°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 (22.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Flat Rock, IN

  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Flat Rock, IN

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Flat Rock, IN

  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, July and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Flat Rock, IN

  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
Flat Rock, IN

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Flat Rock, IN

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Flat Rock, IN

  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Flat Rock, IN

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Flat Rock, IN

  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Flat Rock, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Flat Rock, IN

  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Flat Rock, IN

  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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