December weather forecast
Santa Claus, IN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Santa Claus, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and 43.5°F (6.4°C).

Temperature

Santa Claus's weather changes with the onset of December, slightly falling from a cool 53.1°F (11.7°C) in November to a frosty 43.5°F (6.4°C). Santa Claus's nighttime temperature during December is consistently averaged at a freezing cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Santa Claus, in December, during 8.4 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Santa Claus, there are 131.3 rainfall days, and 18.94" (481mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, in Santa Claus, it is snowing for 3.9 days. Throughout December, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 20 snowfall days, and 3.27" (83mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of December, in Santa Claus, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:38 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Santa Claus, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Santa Claus?

In Santa Claus, 43.5°F (6.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 31.8°F (-0.1°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Santa Claus?

In December, the average relative humidity in Santa Claus is 79%.

How much does it rain in Santa Claus in December?

In Santa Claus, during December, the rain falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Santa Claus?

In Santa Claus, in December, during 3.9 snowfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Santa Claus?

The month with the shortest days in Santa Claus is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Santa Claus?

The average day length in December in Santa Claus is 9h and 34min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Santa Claus?

On the first day of December in Santa Claus, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:38 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Santa Claus?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Santa Claus?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Santa Claus?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Santa Claus?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Santa Claus is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Santa Claus, IN

Average temperature in December - Santa Claus, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Santa Claus, IN

Average pressure in December - Santa Claus, IN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Santa Claus, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Santa Claus, IN

Average humidity in December - Santa Claus, IN
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Santa Claus, IN

Average rainfall in December - Santa Claus, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.79").

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Average rainfall days in December
Santa Claus, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Santa Claus, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Santa Claus, IN

Average snowfall in December - Santa Claus, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Santa Claus, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Santa Claus, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Santa Claus, IN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Santa Claus, IN
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Santa Claus, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Santa Claus, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Santa Claus, IN

Average UV index in December - Santa Claus, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Santa Claus, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Santa Claus, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Santa Claus, IN

Average visibility in December - Santa Claus, IN
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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