December weather forecast
Shelby, IN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Shelby, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.4°F (-3.1°C) and an average high of 36.3°F (2.4°C).

Temperature

Shelby's progression into December includes a drop in the average high-temperature, from a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C) in November to a wintry 36.3°F (2.4°C). The average low-temperature, in December, in Shelby, is a subzero cold 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Shelby, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.9 days and collects up to 23.46" (596mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Shelby. In December, in Shelby, it is snowing for 9.3 days. Throughout December, 2.13" (54mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 44.8 snowfall days, and 12.4" (315mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Shelby, Indiana, the average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Shelby, Indiana. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Shelby?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Shelby, is 36.3°F (2.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 26.4°F (-3.1°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Shelby?

The average relative humidity in December in Shelby is 81%.

How much does it rain in Shelby in December?

In Shelby, during December, the rain falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Shelby in December?

In Shelby, Indiana, in December, during 9.3 snowfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Shelby?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Shelby?

In Shelby, Indiana, the average day length in December is 9h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Shelby?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Shelby have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Shelby is 4.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Shelby?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Shelby.

How high is the UV index in December in Shelby?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Shelby is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Shelby, IN

Average temperature in December - Shelby, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).

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Average pressure in December
Shelby, IN

Average pressure in December - Shelby, IN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Shelby, IN

Average wind speed in December - Shelby, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Shelby, IN

Average humidity in December - Shelby, IN
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Shelby, IN

Average rainfall in December - Shelby, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").

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Average rainfall days in December
Shelby, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Shelby, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Shelby, IN

Average snowfall in December - Shelby, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Shelby, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Shelby, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.2 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
Shelby, IN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shelby, IN
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Shelby, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Shelby, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and July (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Shelby, IN

Average UV index in December - Shelby, IN
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Shelby, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Shelby, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Shelby, IN

Average visibility in December - Shelby, IN
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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