December weather forecastFreetown, IN

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Freetown, Indiana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.3°F (5.7°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

Welcoming December, Freetown observes a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's cool 51.6°F (10.9°C) to an icy 42.3°F (5.7°C). Throughout December, a steady low-temperature average of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) is noted.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Freetown, during December, the rain falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158.9 rainfall days, and 29.72" (755mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 7.3 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated. In Freetown, Indiana, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.5 days and aggregates up to 8.74" (222mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Freetown, 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 8:03 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

During December, Freetown experiences an average high-temperature of 42.3°F (5.7°C) and a low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 93.2°F (34°C).

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

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

In Freetown, during December, the rain falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.

In Freetown, in December, during 7.3 snowfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

In Freetown, the average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Freetown is 4.1h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 42.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.6°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 (23.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Freetown, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Freetown, IN

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Freetown, 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%).

Average rainfall in December
Freetown, IN

  • Average rainfall in December: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in December
Freetown, IN

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Freetown, IN

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Freetown, IN

  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 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
Freetown, IN

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min

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 6min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Freetown, IN

  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Freetown, 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
Freetown, 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).

Average visibility in December
Freetown, 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).