Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Arrival of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 48.2°F (9°C) in November to an icy 36.7°F (2.6°C). Throughout December, Petroleum's nights cool down to an average of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).Humidity
January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Petroleum, Indiana, in December, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 137.2 rainfall days, and 17.95" (456mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Petroleum are January through April, October through December. In Petroleum, in December, during 8.1 snowfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 35.6 snowfall days, and 7.64" (194mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Petroleum, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of December in Petroleum, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 3.9h.UV index
The month with the lowest UV index in Petroleum is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the most humid month in Petroleum?
What is the average humidity in December in Petroleum?
How many days does it rain in December in Petroleum?
How many days does it snow in December in Petroleum?
What is the month with the shortest days in Petroleum?
How many hours of daylight does Petroleum have in December?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Petroleum?
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What is the month with the lowest UV index in Petroleum?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Petroleum?
Average temperature in December
Petroleum, IN
- Average high temperature in December: 36.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Petroleum, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Petroleum, IN
- Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).
Average humidity in December
Petroleum, IN
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Petroleum, IN
- Average rainfall in December: 1.3"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.98").
Average rainfall days in December
Petroleum, IN
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Petroleum, IN
- Average snowfall in December: 1.54"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Petroleum, IN
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Petroleum, 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: 3h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Petroleum, IN
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Petroleum, 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
Petroleum, IN
- Average cloud cover in December: 60
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
Petroleum, IN
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (5mi).
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