December weather forecast
Lexington, IN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lexington, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and max 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Temperature

December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from a cool 52.2°F (11.2°C) in November to an icy 42.6°F (5.9°C). Lexington encounters a steady low-temperature average of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months in Lexington, Indiana.

Rainfall

In December, in Lexington, the rain falls for 11.9 days. Throughout December, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Lexington, there are 163.7 rainfall days, and 31.77" (807mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Lexington. In Lexington, Indiana, in December, snow falls for 7 days, with typically accumulated 1.57" (40mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 33 snowfall days, and 8.78" (223mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Lexington is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Lexington are January and December, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine.

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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Lexington in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Lexington, is 42.6°F (5.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 30.9°F (-0.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the most humid month in Lexington?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are most humid months in Lexington.

What is the average humidity in December in Lexington?

The average relative humidity in December in Lexington is 81%.

How much does it rain in Lexington in December?

In Lexington, during December, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Lexington?

In Lexington, in December, during 7 snowfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lexington?

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

How many hours of daylight does Lexington have in December?

In Lexington, the average day length in December is 9h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Lexington?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, in Lexington, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Lexington?

The months with the least sunshine in Lexington, Indiana, are January and December, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Lexington have in December?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Lexington?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Lexington?

In Lexington, Indiana, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lexington, IN

Average temperature in December - Lexington, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Lexington, IN

Average pressure in December - Lexington, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Lexington, IN

Average wind speed in December - Lexington, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Lexington, IN

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

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

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Average rainfall in December
Lexington, IN

Average rainfall in December - Lexington, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

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Average rainfall days in December
Lexington, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Lexington, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Lexington, IN

Average snowfall in December - Lexington, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Lexington, IN

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 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
Lexington, IN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lexington, IN
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
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 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Lexington, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Lexington, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10 days).

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Average UV index in December
Lexington, IN

Average UV index in December - Lexington, 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
Lexington, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Lexington, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Lexington, IN

Average visibility in December - Lexington, IN
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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