Indianapolis in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Indianapolis in december 2026
The weather in Indianapolis in december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 151.2cm
Weather at 6am
32°F
Cloudy
31% of time
28%
18%
9%
Weather at 12pm
40°F
Cloudy
33% of time
29%
19%
9%
Weather at 6pm
36°F
Clear/Sunny
33% of time
26%
18%
9%
Weather at 3am
34°F
27%
21%
19%
16%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Indianapolis in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Indianapolis in december.
The climate of Indianapolis in december is very bad
The weather in december in Indianapolis is quite dry (with 3.1in of precipitation over 4 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in november it receives an average of 3in of precipitation over 4 days.
The climate is rather cold in that locality this month. Bring warm clothes! The thermometer averaged maximum of 41°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 32°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Indianapolis is 36°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Indianapolis in the month of december with a maximum record of 68°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 0°F in 2017. You can expect to have about 18 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 58% of the month.
On average, in Indianapolis, the days of december last 09:22. The sun rises at 07:59 and sunset is at 17:21.
December: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in december, there are destinations with better weather than Indianapolis:
In december, Miami (Florida) has perfect weather.
Furthermore, Hawaii (Honolulu), Houston, Myrtle Beach, Phoenix (Arizona), Carolina Beach and Dauphin Island (Alabama) have good weather.
Finally, California, Louisiana, Atlanta, Dallas, Austin and Big Bend National Park (Texas) have a tolerable climate, but better than Indianapolis.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Indianapolis in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements earlier years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 68°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 0°F (2017) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 18 day(s) (58%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 19km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 25°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (14%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.2in (2013) | ||||
| Snowfall | 151.2cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 86% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.59km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 54% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:59 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:21 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:22 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Indianapolis in december 2025:
25°F to 32°F
31°F to 32°F
23°F to 38°F
20°F to 31°F
16°F to 31°F
31°F to 32°F
32°F to 36°F
23°F to 29°F
27°F to 36°F
36°F to 38°F
27°F to 31°F
32°F to 36°F
27°F to 31°F
7°F to 18°F
4°F to 25°F
20°F to 34°F
32°F to 40°F
41°F to 45°F
22°F to 36°F
25°F to 41°F
27°F to 36°F
25°F to 40°F
38°F to 40°F
34°F to 40°F
41°F to 47°F
38°F to 50°F
43°F to 47°F
49°F to 63°F
22°F to 45°F
16°F to 27°F
27°F to 31°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in december
Cities near Indianapolis:
| Cincinnati in december | very bad weather |
| Louisville (Kentucky) in december | very bad weather |
| Chicago in december | very bad weather |
| Illinois in december | very bad weather |
| St. Louis (Missouri) in december | very bad weather |
| Detroit in december | very bad weather |
| Nashville in december | very bad weather |
| Cleveland in december | very bad weather |
| Wisconsin in december | very bad weather |
| Pittsburgh in december | very bad weather |
| Missouri in december | very bad weather |
| Memphis in december | bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Indianapolis
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Weather data for Indianapolis in december:
Weather data for Indianapolis for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Indianapolis. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Indianapolis can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Indianapolis.