December weather forecast
Shields, IN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Shields, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and max 42.3°F (5.7°C).

Temperature

Observing a mild shift, the average high-temperature during December reduces from November's fresh 51.6°F (10.9°C) to an icy 42.3°F (5.7°C). During December, Shields experiences an average low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) at night.

Humidity

The most humid month in Shields is December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In Shields, in December, during 10.7 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 158.9 rainfall days, and 29.72" (755mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Shields, it is snowing for 7.3 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated. In Shields, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.5 days and aggregates up to 8.74" (222mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Shields, Indiana, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Shields.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Shields are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Shields?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 42.3°F (5.7°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month in Shields?

With an average relative humidity of 81%, December is the most humid month in Shields, Indiana.

What is the average humidity in December in Shields?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in Shields in December?

In Shields, during December, the rain falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Shields?

In Shields, Indiana, in December, during 7.3 snowfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Shields?

December has the shortest days of the year in Shields, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

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

In Shields, the average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Shields?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, in Shields, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Shields?

With an average of 4.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Shields.

How long on average sun shines in December in Shields?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Shields?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Shields?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Shields, IN

Average temperature in December - Shields, IN
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.6°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 (23.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Shields, IN

Average pressure in December - Shields, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Shields, IN

Average wind speed in December - Shields, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Shields, IN

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Shields, IN

Average rainfall in December - Shields, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

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Average rainfall days in December
Shields, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Shields, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Shields, IN

Average snowfall in December - Shields, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Shields, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Shields, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 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
Shields, IN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shields, IN
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Shields, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Shields, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Shields, IN

Average UV index in December - Shields, IN
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Shields, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Shields, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Shields, IN

Average visibility in December - Shields, IN
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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