December weather forecastGifford, IN
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Gifford, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and 36.3°F (2.4°C).Temperature
The beginning of December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a chilly 47.7°F (8.7°C) in November to an icy 36.3°F (2.4°C). In Gifford, the expected average low-temperature for December is a freezing cold 26.8°F (-2.9°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Gifford is 81%.Rainfall
In Gifford, during December, the rain falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation. In Gifford, Indiana, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.2 days and collects up to 22.64" (575mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Gifford, Indiana, in December, snow falls for 8.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.97" (50mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Gifford, there are 40.3 snowfall days, and 10.91" (277mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Gifford, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of December, in Gifford, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:29 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Gifford is 4.1h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Gifford. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Gifford, IN
- Average high temperature in December: 36.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 26.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Gifford, IN
- Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Gifford, IN
- Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Gifford, IN
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Gifford, IN
- Average rainfall in December: 1.3"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.02").
Average rainfall days in December
Gifford, IN
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Gifford, IN
- Average snowfall in December: 1.97"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Gifford, IN
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gifford, IN
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min
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 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 6min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Gifford, IN
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Gifford, 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
Gifford, IN
- Average cloud cover in December: 58
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in December
Gifford, IN
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July and August (5mi).
