December weather forecast
Crescent City, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Crescent City, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and an average high of 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

Transition into December marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C) in November to a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C). The average low-temperature during December nights is a subzero cold 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

January, February and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 7.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 6.1 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is accumulated. In Crescent City, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.7 days and aggregates up to 8.19" (208mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:34 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Crescent City, the average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Crescent City, in December, the average high-temperature is 36.5°F (2.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 26.2°F (-3.2°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

What is the driest month?

January, February and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 7.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7.1 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Crescent City, in December, during 6.1 snowfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Crescent City have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:34 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Crescent City have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Crescent City, IL

Average temperature in December - Crescent City, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Crescent City, IL

Average pressure in December - Crescent City, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Crescent City, IL

Average wind speed in December - Crescent City, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Crescent City, IL

Average humidity in December - Crescent City, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Crescent City, IL

Average rainfall in December - Crescent City, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.44").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Crescent City, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Crescent City, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Crescent City, IL

Average snowfall in December - Crescent City, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Crescent City, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Crescent City, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 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
Crescent City, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Crescent City, 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 month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Crescent City, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Crescent City, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Crescent City, IL

Average UV index in December - Crescent City, 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
Crescent City, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Crescent City, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Crescent City, IL

Average visibility in December - Crescent City, IL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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