December weather forecastWest Elwood, IN
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in West Elwood, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and an average high of 37.4°F (3°C).Temperature
With the beginning of December, the average high-temperature shows a decrease, transitioning from a frosty 48.2°F (9°C) in November to an icy 37.4°F (3°C). During December, West Elwood experiences an average low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) at night.Humidity
January and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In West Elwood, during December, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 176.9 rainfall days, and 35.31" (897mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In West Elwood, in December, snow falls for 9.1 days, with typically accumulated 3.15" (80mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 43.7 snowfall days, and 15.12" (384mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:17 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.2h.UV index
January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
West Elwood, IN
- Average high temperature in December: 37.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).
Average pressure in December
West Elwood, IN
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
West Elwood, IN
- Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph
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 (6mph).
Average humidity in December
West Elwood, IN
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).
Average rainfall in December
West Elwood, IN
- Average rainfall in December: 2.52"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.33").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (2.13").
Average rainfall days in December
West Elwood, IN
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
West Elwood, IN
- Average snowfall in December: 3.15"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
West Elwood, IN
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
West Elwood, IN
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 12min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
West Elwood, IN
- Average sunshine days in December: 12.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.3 days).
Average UV index in December
West Elwood, IN
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
West Elwood, 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 32).
Average visibility in December
West Elwood, 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).
