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
The transition into December is accompanied by a temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from a chilly 48.7°F (9.3°C) in November to a cold 37.6°F (3.1°C). Throughout the month of December, Gifford witnesses an average temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 6.9 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Gifford, Illinois, during the entire year, the rain falls for 121.5 days and collects up to 13.46" (342mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Gifford, in December, snow falls for 6.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.83" (21mm) of snow. In Gifford, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.9 days and aggregates up to 3.78" (96mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Gifford, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 37.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Gifford, 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 (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Gifford, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Gifford, 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 (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Gifford, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 0.71"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").
Average rainfall days in December
Gifford, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Gifford, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 0.83"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Gifford, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 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
Gifford, 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 3min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Gifford, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Gifford, 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
Gifford, 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 August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Gifford, 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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