December weather forecastPittsboro, IN

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Pittsboro, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of December, the average high-temperature shows a decrease, transitioning from a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) in November to a wintry 38.3°F (3.5°C). December nights are marked by an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.5 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Pittsboro, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140.6 days and collects up to 18.46" (469mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 5.9 days and typically aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

In Pittsboro, 38.3°F (3.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 27.7°F (-2.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

In Pittsboro, in December, during 7.5 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 5.9 days and typically aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

In Pittsboro, in December, during 5.9 snowfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

In Pittsboro, Indiana, the average day length in December is 9h and 24min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Pittsboro is 4.2h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Pittsboro, IN

  • Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Pittsboro, IN

  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Pittsboro, IN

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

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

Average humidity in December
Pittsboro, IN

  • Average humidity in December: 82%

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

Average rainfall in December
Pittsboro, IN

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Pittsboro, IN

  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pittsboro, IN

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pittsboro, IN

  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.2 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
Pittsboro, IN

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min

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 12min

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 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pittsboro, IN

  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Pittsboro, IN

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Pittsboro, IN

  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Pittsboro, 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).