December weather forecastPotawatomi Point, IN

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Potawatomi Point, Indiana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.6°F (-3°C) and 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December corresponds with a decrease in the average high-temperature, down to an icy 36.5°F (2.5°C) from a frosty 47.7°F (8.7°C). Nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of 26.6°F (-3°C) in December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 8.4 days and typically collects 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Potawatomi Point, in December, during 7.3 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 36.1 snowfall days, and 7.8" (198mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Potawatomi Point, the average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and a low-temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.4 days and accumulates 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

In Potawatomi Point, in December, during 8.4 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Potawatomi Point, during December, snow falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

In Potawatomi Point, the average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Potawatomi Point, IN

  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Potawatomi Point, IN

  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Potawatomi Point, IN

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Potawatomi Point, 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%).

Average rainfall in December
Potawatomi Point, IN

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.02").

Average rainfall days in December
Potawatomi Point, IN

  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Potawatomi Point, IN

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Potawatomi Point, IN

  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Potawatomi Point, IN

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min

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 6min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Potawatomi Point, IN

  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Potawatomi Point, IN

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Potawatomi Point, IN

  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Potawatomi Point, 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).