Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
With the onset of December, Du Quoin experiences a modest temperature adjustment, with the average high-temperature receding from a cool 53.6°F (12°C) in November to a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C). Du Quoin sees an average low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) during December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 77%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 8.2 days. Throughout December, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Du Quoin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.6 days and collects up to 29.17" (741mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Du Quoin, in December, during 3.7 snowfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Du Quoin, during the entire year, snow falls for 18 days and aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.
Sunshine
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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. 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. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Du Quoin, 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
Du Quoin, 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
Du Quoin, 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
Du Quoin, 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
Du Quoin, 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
Du Quoin, 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
Du Quoin, 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
Du Quoin, 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
Du Quoin, 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
Du Quoin, 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
Du Quoin, 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
Du Quoin, 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
Du Quoin, 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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