December weather forecast
Lockport, IN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lockport, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 37°F (2.8°C) and 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a temperature reduction, down from November's frosty 48.2°F (9°C) to a wintry 37°F (2.8°C). Nighttime temperatures consistently average a freezing cold 27.1°F (-2.7°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Lockport is 82%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 8.6 days and typically collects 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lockport, in December, during 7.2 snowfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Lockport, Indiana, there are 37.1 snowfall days, and 8.15" (207mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Lockport, the average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Lockport. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in December leads to these recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Lockport?

The high-temperature during December is 37°F (2.8°C) and the low-temperature is 27.1°F (-2.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in July is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Lockport?

In Lockport, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

What is the driest month in Lockport?

The month with the least rainfall in Lockport is December, when the rain falls for 8.6 days and typically collects 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Lockport in December?

In Lockport, during December, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Lockport in December?

In Lockport, during December, snow falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lockport?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Lockport have in December?

The average day length in December in Lockport is 9h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Lockport?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, in Lockport, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Lockport?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Lockport is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Lockport?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Lockport.

How high is the UV index in December in Lockport?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lockport, IN

Average temperature in December - Lockport, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Lockport, IN

Average pressure in December - Lockport, IN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Lockport, IN

Average wind speed in December - Lockport, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Lockport, IN

Average humidity in December - Lockport, IN
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Lockport, IN

Average rainfall in December - Lockport, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.18").

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Average rainfall days in December
Lockport, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Lockport, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Lockport, IN

Average snowfall in December - Lockport, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Lockport, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Lockport, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Lockport, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Lockport, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Lockport, IN

Average UV index in December - Lockport, IN
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Lockport, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Lockport, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Lockport, IN

Average visibility in December - Lockport, 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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