December weather forecast
Northfield, IN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Northfield, Indiana, with an average temperature varying between 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and 37.8°F (3.2°C).

Temperature

Northfield's progression into December includes a drop in the average high-temperature, from a frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C) in November to a cold 37.8°F (3.2°C). In Northfield, December nights witness a steady temperature drop to a freezing cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Humidity

The most humid month in Northfield is December, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

In Northfield, in December, during 6.5 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Northfield, there are 121.7 rainfall days, and 11.69" (297mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Northfield, in December, snow falls for 5.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.02" (26mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Northfield, there are 25.8 snowfall days, and 3.74" (95mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Northfield, the average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in December suggests the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Northfield during December?

In Northfield, 37.8°F (3.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 27.3°F (-2.6°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month in Northfield?

With an average relative humidity of 83%, December is the most humid month in Northfield, Indiana.

What is the average humidity in December in Northfield?

In Northfield, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December in Northfield?

In December, the rain falls for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Northfield in December?

In Northfield, Indiana, in December, snow falls for 5.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.02" (26mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Northfield?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Northfield have in December?

In December, the average day length in Northfield is 9h and 23min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Northfield?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Northfield?

The average sunshine duration in December in Northfield, Indiana, is 4.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Northfield?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December in Northfield?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Northfield, Indiana, is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Northfield, IN

Average temperature in December - Northfield, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.3°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 (20.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Northfield, IN

Average pressure in December - Northfield, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Northfield, IN

Average wind speed in December - Northfield, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

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

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Average humidity in December
Northfield, IN

Average humidity in December - Northfield, IN
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

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

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Average rainfall in December
Northfield, IN

Average rainfall in December - Northfield, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in December
Northfield, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Northfield, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Northfield, IN

Average snowfall in December - Northfield, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.06").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Northfield, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Northfield, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.3 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
Northfield, IN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Northfield, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Northfield, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Northfield, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Northfield, IN

Average UV index in December - Northfield, 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
Northfield, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Northfield, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Northfield, IN

Average visibility in December - Northfield, 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).

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