December weather forecast
Emden, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Emden, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 26.4°F (-3.1°C) and 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, from a chilly 48.9°F (9.4°C) to a wintry 36.9°F (2.7°C). The temperature lowers to an average of 26.4°F (-3.1°C) during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In December, in Emden, the rain falls for 6.6 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 131.4 rainfall days, and 20.08" (510mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Emden, in December, during 5.4 snowfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Emden, there are 25.8 snowfall days, and 8.66" (220mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Emden, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Emden, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Emden is 4.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Emden are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Emden?

The high-temperature during December is 36.9°F (2.7°C) and the low-temperature is 26.4°F (-3.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Emden?

In December, the average relative humidity in Emden, Illinois, is 79%.

How much does it rain in Emden in December?

In Emden, Illinois, during December, the rain falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Emden?

In Emden, in December, snow falls for 5.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Emden?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Emden have in December?

The average day length in December in Emden, Illinois, is 9h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Emden?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Emden have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Emden, Illinois, is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Emden?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Emden?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Emden, IL

Average temperature in December - Emden, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Emden, IL

Average pressure in December - Emden, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Emden, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Emden, IL

Average humidity in December - Emden, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Emden, IL

Average rainfall in December - Emden, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.02").

Average rainfall days in December
Emden, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Emden, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Emden, IL

Average snowfall in December - Emden, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Emden, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Emden, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 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
Emden, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Emden, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Emden, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Emden, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Emden, IL

Average UV index in December - Emden, 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
Emden, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Emden, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Emden, IL

Average visibility in December - Emden, 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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