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
December's onset brings a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a cool 52.2°F (11.2°C) in November to a wintry 41.4°F (5.2°C). An average nighttime temperature of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) is noted during the month of December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 6.7 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Edwardsville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138 days and collects up to 23.9" (607mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Edwardsville, in December, snow falls for 3.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.91" (23mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 18.6 snowfall days, and 4.53" (115mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Average temperature in December
Edwardsville, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 41.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 29.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Edwardsville, IL
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Edwardsville, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Edwardsville, IL
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Edwardsville, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 1.38"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.14").
Average rainfall days in December
Edwardsville, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Edwardsville, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 0.91"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Edwardsville, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Edwardsville, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min
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 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Edwardsville, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Edwardsville, IL
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Edwardsville, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Edwardsville, 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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