December weather forecast
El Paso, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in El Paso, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of December, the average high-temperature shows a decrease, transitioning from a chilly 47.7°F (8.7°C) in November to an icy 36.5°F (2.5°C). El Paso experiences an average nighttime temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) in the month of December.

Humidity

In El Paso, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In El Paso, during December, the rain falls for 5.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation. In El Paso, Illinois, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.6 days and collects up to 18.86" (479mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In El Paso, during December, snow falls for 5.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in El Paso, there are 30.1 snowfall days, and 9.17" (233mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:38 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in El Paso, is 36.5°F (2.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 25.9°F (-3.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in July is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In El Paso, Illinois, during December, the rain falls for 5.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In El Paso, in December, snow falls for 5.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:38 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In El Paso, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In El Paso, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
El Paso, IL

Average temperature in December - El Paso, 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 (30.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.9°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 (18.5°F).

Average pressure in December
El Paso, IL

Average pressure in December - El Paso, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
El Paso, IL

Average wind speed in December - El Paso, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
El Paso, IL

Average humidity in December - El Paso, 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
El Paso, IL

Average rainfall in December - El Paso, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").

Average rainfall days in December
El Paso, IL

Average rainfall days in December - El Paso, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
El Paso, IL

Average snowfall in December - El Paso, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
El Paso, IL

Average snowfall days in December - El Paso, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 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
El Paso, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
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: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
El Paso, IL

Average sunshine days in December - El Paso, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
El Paso, IL

Average UV index in December - El Paso, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
El Paso, IL

Average cloud cover in December - El Paso, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

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 32).

Average visibility in December
El Paso, IL

Average visibility in December - El Paso, 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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