December weather forecast
Dowell, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dowell, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 43.5°F (6.4°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of December, the average high-temperature shows a decrease, transitioning from a fresh 53.6°F (12°C) in November to a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C). Dowell's nighttime temperature in December drops to an average of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

In Dowell, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Dowell, in December, it is raining for 8.2 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Dowell, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.6 days and collects up to 29.17" (741mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Dowell are January through April, November and December. In Dowell, during December, snow falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of snow. In Dowell, during the entire year, snow falls for 18 days and aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Dowell, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Dowell?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 43.5°F (6.4°C) and a low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Dowell, in December, it is raining for 8.2 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, in Dowell, it is snowing for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Dowell have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Dowell have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What are the months 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.

How high is the UV index in December in Dowell?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Dowell, IL

Average temperature in December - Dowell, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Dowell, IL

Average pressure in December - Dowell, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Dowell, IL

Average wind speed in December - Dowell, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Dowell, IL

Average humidity in December - Dowell, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Dowell, IL

Average rainfall in December - Dowell, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.5").

Average rainfall days in December
Dowell, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Dowell, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dowell, IL

Average snowfall in December - Dowell, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dowell, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Dowell, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.4 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
Dowell, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dowell, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dowell, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Dowell, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.2 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Dowell, IL

Average UV index in December - Dowell, 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
Dowell, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Dowell, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Dowell, IL

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

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

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