December weather forecast
Goreville, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Goreville, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 32.7°F (0.4°C) and max 44.8°F (7.1°C).

Temperature

The shift to December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a chilly 44.8°F (7.1°C). In the month of December, Goreville witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 32.7°F (0.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Goreville, in December, during 7.3 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 118.3 rainfall days, and 13.03" (331mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Goreville, during December, snow falls for 1.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Goreville, during the entire year, snow falls for 11 days and aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
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. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jun 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 44.8°F (7.1°C) and a low-temperature of 32.7°F (0.4°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Goreville, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Goreville, in December, during 7.3 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 1.9 days. Throughout December, 0.12" (3mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Goreville have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 37min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Goreville have in December?

In Goreville, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Goreville, IL

Average temperature in December - Goreville, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in December
Goreville, IL

Average pressure in December - Goreville, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Goreville, IL

Average wind speed in December - Goreville, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Goreville, IL

Average humidity in December - Goreville, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Goreville, IL

Average rainfall in December - Goreville, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Goreville, IL

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, February and December (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Goreville, IL

Average snowfall in December - Goreville, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Goreville, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Goreville, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 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
Goreville, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Goreville, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Goreville, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Goreville, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Goreville, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Goreville, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Goreville, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Goreville, IL

Average visibility in December - Goreville, IL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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