December weather forecastMaxwell, IN

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Maxwell, Indiana, with temperature in the range of an average high of 38.1°F (3.4°C) and an average low of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Temperature

Observing a mild shift, the average high-temperature during December reduces from November's frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) to a wintry 38.1°F (3.4°C). During December, the temperature is averaged to a low of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) at night.

Humidity

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 90.4 rainfall days, and 6.85" (174mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. The month with the most snowfall in Maxwell is December, when snow falls for 3.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Maxwell, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

Sunshine

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. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Maxwell, is 38.1°F (3.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 27.9°F (-2.3°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

January and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are most humid months in Maxwell, Indiana.

The average relative humidity in December in Maxwell is 83%.

In Maxwell, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

December is the month with the most snowfall in Maxwell. Snow falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

In Maxwell, during December, snow falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

In Maxwell, the average day length in December is 9h and 24min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, in Maxwell, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Maxwell, Indiana, is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Maxwell, IN

  • Average high temperature in December: 38.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Maxwell, IN

  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Maxwell, IN

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Maxwell, IN

  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Maxwell, IN

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (0.79").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.31").

Average rainfall days in December
Maxwell, IN

  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (10.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Maxwell, IN

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Maxwell, IN

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.1 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
Maxwell, IN

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Maxwell, IN

  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (15.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Maxwell, IN

  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Maxwell, IN

  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Maxwell, IN

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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