December weather forecastPatriot, IN
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Patriot, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 42.4°F (5.8°C) and min 31.1°F (-0.5°C).Temperature
December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 51.8°F (11°C) in November to a cold 42.4°F (5.8°C). An average low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) is observed during December nights.Humidity
February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 121.2 rainfall days, and 10.87" (276mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.8 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.3h.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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Patriot, IN
- Average high temperature in December: 42.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Patriot, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Patriot, IN
- Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Patriot, IN
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August, September and October (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Patriot, IN
- Average rainfall in December: 0.79"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.55").
Average rainfall days in December
Patriot, IN
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Patriot, IN
- Average snowfall in December: 0.47"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Patriot, IN
- Average snowfall days in December: 4.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Patriot, IN
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
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 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Patriot, IN
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Patriot, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Patriot, IN
- Average cloud cover in December: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Patriot, IN
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and July (5mi).
