December weather forecast
Forest Park, IN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Forest Park, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.6°F (4.8°C) and 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

Stepping into December, Forest Park observes a temperature decline, with the average high falling from November's fresh 51.1°F (10.6°C) to a wintry 40.6°F (4.8°C). Throughout the month of December, Forest Park reports a steady low-temperature average of 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 Forest Park.

Rainfall

In Forest Park, in December, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, 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 Forest Park, Indiana. In Forest Park, during December, snow falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Forest Park, there are 34.1 snowfall days, and 8.54" (217mm) 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 5:21 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Forest Park 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Forest Park during December?

In December, in Forest Park, the average high-temperature is 40.6°F (4.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 29.7°F (-1.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What are the most humid months in Forest Park?

The months with the highest humidity in Forest Park are January, February, July and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in December in Forest Park?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in Forest Park in December?

In December, in Forest Park, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout December, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Forest Park?

In December, in Forest Park, it is snowing for 8.2 days. Throughout December, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Forest Park?

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

How many hours of daylight does Forest Park have in December?

In December, the average day length in Forest Park is 9h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Forest Park?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, in Forest Park, Indiana, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Forest Park?

In Forest Park, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Forest Park?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Forest Park?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Forest Park is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Forest Park, IN

Average temperature in December - Forest Park, 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).

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Average pressure in December
Forest Park, IN

Average pressure in December - Forest Park, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Forest Park, IN

Average wind speed in December - Forest Park, 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).

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Average humidity in December
Forest Park, IN

Average humidity in December - Forest Park, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Forest Park, IN

Average rainfall in December - Forest Park, 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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Forest Park, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Forest Park, 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).

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Average snowfall in December
Forest Park, IN

Average snowfall in December - Forest Park, 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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Forest Park, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Forest Park, 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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Forest Park, IN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Forest Park, 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 2min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Forest Park, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Forest Park, 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).

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Average UV index in December
Forest Park, IN

Average UV index in December - Forest Park, 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
Forest Park, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Forest Park, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Forest Park, IN

Average visibility in December - Forest Park, 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).

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