December weather forecast
Shoals, IN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Shoals, Indiana, with temperature in the range of an average low of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and an average high of 42.3°F (5.7°C).

Temperature

Shoals's transition into December involves a shift in temperature, receding from a cool 51.6°F (10.9°C) in November to an icy 42.3°F (5.7°C). Shoals's temperature in December lowers to a consistent average of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) during the nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Shoals, during December, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation. In Shoals, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165.7 days and collects up to 37.6" (955mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Shoals. In Shoals, in December, during 5.2 snowfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Shoals, Indiana, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.5 days and aggregates up to 8.94" (227mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Shoals.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:36 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Shoals in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Shoals, is 42.3°F (5.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C). 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 computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Shoals?

In December, the average relative humidity in Shoals, Indiana, is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Shoals?

In Shoals, during December, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Shoals in December?

In December, in Shoals, Indiana, it is snowing for 5.2 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Shoals?

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

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

In December, the average day length is 9h and 31min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Shoals?

On the first day of December in Shoals, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 5:36 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Shoals?

With an average of 4.4h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Shoals.

How long on average sun shines in December in Shoals?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Shoals, Indiana, is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Shoals?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Shoals?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Shoals, IN

Average temperature in December - Shoals, 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 (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Shoals, IN

Average pressure in December - Shoals, 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
Shoals, IN

Average wind speed in December - Shoals, IN
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

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
Shoals, IN

Average humidity in December - Shoals, IN
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

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
Shoals, IN

Average rainfall in December - Shoals, IN
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

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Average rainfall days in December
Shoals, IN

Average rainfall days in December - Shoals, IN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Shoals, IN

Average snowfall in December - Shoals, IN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Shoals, IN

Average snowfall days in December - Shoals, IN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Shoals, IN

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

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Shoals, IN

Average sunshine days in December - Shoals, IN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Shoals, IN

Average UV index in December - Shoals, 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
Shoals, IN

Average cloud cover in December - Shoals, IN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Shoals, IN

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

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

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