December weather forecastPierceville, IN

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Pierceville, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and max 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

A change in temperatures is noted as November gives way to December, with average highs reducing from a fresh 51.1°F (10.6°C) to a wintry 40.6°F (4.8°C). Throughout December, Pierceville anticipates an average low-temperature of 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In Pierceville, in December, it is raining for 6.1 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Pierceville, there are 89.7 rainfall days, and 7.44" (189mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Pierceville, in December, snow falls for 3.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Pierceville, Indiana, there are 17.2 snowfall days, and 1.61" (41mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Pierceville is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Pierceville is 4.2h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Pierceville. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in December leads to these recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Pierceville, Indiana, are 40.6°F (4.8°C) and 29.8°F (-1.2°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

December is the most humid month in Pierceville, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

The average relative humidity in December in Pierceville is 82%.

In December, the rain falls for 6.1 days. Throughout December, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In December, in Pierceville, Indiana, it is snowing for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year in Pierceville, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Pierceville, Indiana, is 9h and 28min.

On the first day of December in Pierceville, Indiana, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST.

The average sunshine duration in December in Pierceville, Indiana, is 4.2h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Pierceville, 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
Pierceville, IN

  • Average high temperature in December: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23°F).

Average pressure in December
Pierceville, IN

  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Pierceville, IN

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Pierceville, IN

  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Pierceville, IN

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (0.79").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Pierceville, IN

  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (10.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and November (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pierceville, IN

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pierceville, IN

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 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
Pierceville, IN

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 12min

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 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pierceville, IN

  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Pierceville, 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
Pierceville, IN

  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Pierceville, 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).