December weather forecast
Pettit, IN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Pettit, Indiana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.6°F (3.1°C) and 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Temperature

A subtle decrease in the average high-temperature marks December, falling from November's chilly 48.2°F (9°C) to a wintry 37.6°F (3.1°C). In December, Pettit's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) during the night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Pettit, during December, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Pettit, there are 161.4 rainfall days, and 26.89" (683mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Pettit. In Pettit, during December, snow falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of snow. In Pettit, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.6 days and aggregates up to 11.57" (294mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Pettit, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Pettit, Indiana, is 4.3h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. 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 Pettit during December?

During December, Pettit experiences an average high-temperature of 37.6°F (3.1°C) and a low-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Pettit?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Pettit?

In Pettit, during December, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Pettit?

In Pettit, in December, snow falls for 8.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.44" (62mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Pettit?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Pettit?

In Pettit, Indiana, the average day length in December is 9h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Pettit?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, in Pettit, Indiana, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Pettit?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Pettit is 4.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Pettit?

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Pettit, Indiana.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Pettit?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Pettit is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Pettit, IN

Average temperature in December - Pettit, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.6°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 (31.8°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 (19.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Pettit, IN

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

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

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Average wind speed in December
Pettit, IN

Average wind speed in December - Pettit, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

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
Pettit, IN

Average humidity in December - Pettit, 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 (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Pettit, IN

Average rainfall in December - Pettit, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in December
Pettit, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Pettit, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Pettit, IN

Average snowfall in December - Pettit, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.44"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Pettit, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Pettit, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.4 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
Pettit, IN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pettit, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Pettit, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Pettit, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (9.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Pettit, IN

Average UV index in December - Pettit, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Pettit, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Pettit, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Pettit, IN

Average visibility in December - Pettit, 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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