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
During the transition into December, Essex observes a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C) in November to an icy 35.6°F (2°C). December brings an average low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) to Essex.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 7.2 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Essex, Illinois, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140.4 days and collects up to 21.5" (546mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Essex, in December, snow falls for 8.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow. In Essex, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.1 days and aggregates up to 9.13" (232mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:34 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Essex, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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How many days does it rain in December in Essex?
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When are sunrise and sunset in December?
How many hours of sunshine does Essex have in December?
When is the lowest UV index?
What is the UV index reading in December?
Average temperature in December
Essex, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 35.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).
Average pressure in December
Essex, IL
- Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Essex, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).
Average humidity in December
Essex, IL
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Essex, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 1.06"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.98").
Average rainfall days in December
Essex, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Essex, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 1.42"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Essex, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.5 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
Essex, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
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: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Essex, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Essex, IL
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Essex, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
Essex, 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).
Essex, Illinois, USA
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