West Lafayette Weather in December

What's the weather like in West Lafayette (Indiana) in December 2024?

The climate in West Lafayette during December can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in West Lafayette and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -6°C (22°F) is normal.

West Lafayette weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 3.1°C 37.5°F
Nightly temperature -5.7°C 21.8°F
Average temperature -1.3°C 29.7°F
Daily sunshine 3.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 72 mm 2.8 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 7.7°C 45.8°F
Humidity 78%
Windspeed 18.4kph 11 mph

On average December is the 5th driest month of the year in West Lafayette with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in West Lafayette

West Lafayette average temperature in December

December rainfall

West Lafayette average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

West Lafayette average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in West Lafayette in December 2024.

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West Lafayette weather stats

West Lafayette weather statistics
Hottest month: July 29.6°C 85.3°F
Driest month: February 46mm 1.8ins
Sunniest month: July 10.8hrs
Coldest month: January 0.1°C 32.2°F
Wettest month: June 105mm 4.1ins
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