December weather forecast
Hillsdale, IN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hillsdale, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 39°F (3.9°C) and 28.4°F (-2°C).

Temperature

December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from November's chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C) to a wintry 39°F (3.9°C). Hillsdale usually reports an average low-temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C) during the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, in Hillsdale, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 146.1 rainfall days, and 21.02" (534mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. The month with the most snowfall in Hillsdale, Indiana, is December, when snow falls for 7 days and typically aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 5:35 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Hillsdale. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Hillsdale during December?

In Hillsdale, 39°F (3.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 28.4°F (-2°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Hillsdale?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Hillsdale?

In Hillsdale, Indiana, in December, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Hillsdale?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Hillsdale. Snow falls for 7 days and accumulates 1.69" (43mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Hillsdale in December?

In Hillsdale, Indiana, during December, snow falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hillsdale?

December has the shortest days of the year in Hillsdale, Indiana, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Hillsdale?

In Hillsdale, Indiana, the average day length in December is 9h and 25min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Hillsdale?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, in Hillsdale, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 5:35 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hillsdale have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Hillsdale?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Hillsdale?

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

Average temperature in December - Hillsdale, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 39°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.4°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 (21.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Hillsdale, IN

Average pressure in December - Hillsdale, 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
Hillsdale, IN

Average wind speed in December - Hillsdale, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Hillsdale, IN

Average humidity in December - Hillsdale, IN
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Hillsdale, IN

Average rainfall in December - Hillsdale, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.02").

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Average rainfall days in December
Hillsdale, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Hillsdale, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Hillsdale, IN

Average snowfall in December - Hillsdale, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.69").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Hillsdale, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Hillsdale, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hillsdale, IN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hillsdale, IN
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Hillsdale, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Hillsdale, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10 days).

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Average UV index in December
Hillsdale, IN

Average UV index in December - Hillsdale, 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
Hillsdale, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Hillsdale, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Hillsdale, IN

Average visibility in December - Hillsdale, IN
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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