December weather forecast
Carbon Hill, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Carbon Hill, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and 35.6°F (2°C).

Temperature

In Carbon Hill, the average high-temperature in December drops from a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C) in November to a cold 35.6°F (2°C). In the month of December, the average low-temperature usually rests at a freezing cold 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Humidity

In Carbon Hill, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Carbon Hill, in December, it is raining for 8.7 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Carbon Hill, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.4 days and collects up to 33.5" (851mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Carbon Hill. In Carbon Hill, during December, snow falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of snow. In Carbon Hill, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.7 days and aggregates up to 15.39" (391mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:34 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Carbon Hill, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in December leads to these guidelines:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Carbon Hill, is 35.6°F (2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 25.5°F (-3.6°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Carbon Hill, in December, it is raining for 8.7 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 2.44" (62mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Carbon Hill have in December?

In Carbon Hill, the average day length in December is 9h and 15min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:34 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Carbon Hill, IL

Average temperature in December - Carbon Hill, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Carbon Hill, IL

Average pressure in December - Carbon Hill, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Carbon Hill, IL

Average wind speed in December - Carbon Hill, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Carbon Hill, IL

Average humidity in December - Carbon Hill, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Carbon Hill, IL

Average rainfall in December - Carbon Hill, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Carbon Hill, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Carbon Hill, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Carbon Hill, IL

Average snowfall in December - Carbon Hill, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.44"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Carbon Hill, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Carbon Hill, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.6 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
Carbon Hill, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Carbon Hill, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Carbon Hill, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Carbon Hill, IL

Average UV index in December - Carbon Hill, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Carbon Hill, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Carbon Hill, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Carbon Hill, IL

Average visibility in December - Carbon Hill, IL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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