December weather forecastCarmel, IA
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Carmel, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 17.1°F (-8.3°C) and 28.2°F (-2.1°C).Temperature
December's arrival brings a noticeable temperature shift, dropping from a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C) in November to a freezing cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C). Carmel sees an average low-temperature of 17.1°F (-8.3°C) during December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 84%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 5.2 days. Throughout December, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Carmel, there are 120.4 rainfall days, and 21.57" (548mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 10.1 days. Throughout December, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 47.3 snowfall days, and 18.5" (470mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:50 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:00 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Carmel, the average sunshine in December is 4.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Average temperature in December
Carmel, IA
- Average high temperature in December: 28.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 17.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Carmel, IA
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Carmel, IA
- Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Carmel, IA
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).
Average rainfall in December
Carmel, IA
- Average rainfall in December: 1.26"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").
Average rainfall days in December
Carmel, IA
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Carmel, IA
- Average snowfall in December: 2.95"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Carmel, IA
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Carmel, IA
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Carmel, IA
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Carmel, IA
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Carmel, IA
- Average cloud cover in December: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Carmel, IA
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
