Indiana weather in December
Planning a getaway to Indiana this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Indiana in December?
Indiana is a region in the United States of America. December in Indiana generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During December, winter is in full swing.
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 3°C in Howe to 9°C in Clarksville. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 0°C in Clarksville and -4°C in Howe.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Michigan City with an average of 71 mm to high snow/rainfall in New Albany with 132 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 105 hours of sunlight anticipated in Indianapolis. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
For specific regional insights in Indiana for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Indiana climate page.
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Popular destinations in Indiana
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Average weather in Indianapolis
In December Indianapolis generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Merrillville
In December Merrillville generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Michigan City
In December Michigan City generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Hammond
In December Hammond generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Portage
In December Portage generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Indiana, in the United States of America.
Is December the best time to visit Indiana?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Indiana due to the typically poor weather in Indianapolis.
Generally speaking, August and September provide perfect weather in Indianapolis. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.
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