December weather forecast
Bath, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Bath, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.4°F (-3.1°C) and 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Temperature

The onset of December introduces a moderate change in Bath's weather, with average high-temperatures falling from November's frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C) to a cold 37.9°F (3.3°C). Bath, in December, witnesses an average low-temperature of 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Humidity

In Bath, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.5 days and accumulates 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 5.4 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated. In Bath, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.4 days and aggregates up to 10.31" (262mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Bath, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Bath are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Bath, is 37.9°F (3.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 26.4°F (-3.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Bath is 79%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 7.5 days and typically collects 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Bath, during December, the rain falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 5.4 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Bath?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Bath have in December?

In Bath, the average day length in December is 9h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Bath, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Bath, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Bath, IL

Average temperature in December - Bath, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Bath, IL

Average pressure in December - Bath, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Bath, IL

Average wind speed in December - Bath, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Bath, IL

Average humidity in December - Bath, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Bath, IL

Average rainfall in December - Bath, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.38").

Average rainfall days in December
Bath, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Bath, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bath, IL

Average snowfall in December - Bath, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bath, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Bath, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bath, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bath, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bath, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Bath, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Bath, IL

Average UV index in December - Bath, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Bath, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Bath, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Bath, IL

Average visibility in December - Bath, IL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (5mi).

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