December weather forecast
Eureka, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Eureka, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and max 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

The start of December involves a temperature drop, moving from a chilly 47.7°F (8.7°C) in November to a wintry 36.5°F (2.5°C). Eureka throughout December, records an average low-temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Humidity

In Eureka, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Eureka is December, when the rain falls for 7.3 days and typically collects 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Eureka, it is snowing for 6.8 days. Throughout December, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is accumulated. In Eureka, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.9 days and aggregates up to 11.65" (296mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Eureka.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:39 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

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 health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Eureka in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Eureka, Illinois, during December are 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 25.9°F (-3.4°C) respectively. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Eureka?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

What is the driest month in Eureka?

The month with the least rainfall in Eureka is December, when the rain falls for 7.3 days and typically collects 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Eureka?

In December, in Eureka, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout December, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Eureka?

In December, in Eureka, it is snowing for 6.8 days. Throughout December, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Eureka?

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

How many hours of daylight does Eureka have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Eureka?

On the first day of December in Eureka, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:39 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Eureka have in December?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Eureka?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Eureka?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Eureka, IL

Average temperature in December - Eureka, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°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 (30.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Eureka, IL

Average pressure in December - Eureka, 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 (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Eureka, IL

Average wind speed in December - Eureka, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Eureka, IL

Average humidity in December - Eureka, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Eureka, IL

Average rainfall in December - Eureka, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.22").

Average rainfall days in December
Eureka, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Eureka, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Eureka, IL

Average snowfall in December - Eureka, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.73"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Eureka, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Eureka, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11 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
Eureka, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Eureka, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Eureka, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Eureka, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9 days).

Average UV index in December
Eureka, IL

Average UV index in December - Eureka, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Eureka, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Eureka, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Eureka, IL

Average visibility in December - Eureka, 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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