December weather forecastRidgemede, IN

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Ridgemede, Indiana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.6°F (4.8°C) and 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Temperature

Ridgemede's December weather features a mild decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a cool 51.3°F (10.7°C) in November to an icy 40.6°F (4.8°C). Ridgemede encounters an average low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) during December nights.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Ridgemede are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Ridgemede, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.5 days and collects up to 27.56" (700mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Ridgemede. In Ridgemede, in December, during 5.8 snowfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Ridgemede, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.7 days and aggregates up to 9.13" (232mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Ridgemede is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of December, in Ridgemede, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Ridgemede, Indiana, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Ridgemede, is 40.6°F (4.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 29.3°F (-1.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 91.4°F (33°C).

The months with the highest humidity in Ridgemede, Indiana, are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

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

In Ridgemede, in December, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Ridgemede, during December, snow falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Ridgemede is 9h and 28min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, in Ridgemede, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST.

The month with the least sunshine in Ridgemede is December, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.

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

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

In Ridgemede, Indiana, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate 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
Ridgemede, IN

  • Average high temperature in December: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Ridgemede, IN

  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ridgemede, IN

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Ridgemede, IN

  • Average humidity in December: 82%

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

Average rainfall in December
Ridgemede, IN

  • Average rainfall in December: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.11").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and October (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Ridgemede, IN

  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ridgemede, IN

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.85"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ridgemede, IN

  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.1 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
Ridgemede, 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 June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ridgemede, IN

  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Ridgemede, IN

  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Ridgemede, IN

  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Ridgemede, IN

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, July, August and September (5mi).