December weather forecast
Gowins, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gowins, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 44.1°F (6.7°C) and 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Temperature

The start of December signals a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C) in November to a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C). In December, Gowins records an average nighttime temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Gowins, Illinois, in December, during 10.3 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 158.6 rainfall days, and 36.02" (915mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 3.6 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 17.7 snowfall days, and 6.57" (167mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Gowins?

In December, in Gowins, the average high-temperature is 44.1°F (6.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 32.4°F (0.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Gowins, during December, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Gowins, Illinois, in December, snow falls for 3.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Gowins, the average day length in December is 9h and 38min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Gowins have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Gowins, IL

Average temperature in December - Gowins, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.4°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 (26.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Gowins, IL

Average pressure in December - Gowins, 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
Gowins, IL

Average wind speed in December - Gowins, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Gowins, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Gowins, IL

Average rainfall in December - Gowins, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in December
Gowins, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Gowins, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gowins, IL

Average snowfall in December - Gowins, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gowins, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Gowins, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.3 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
Gowins, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gowins, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gowins, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Gowins, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Gowins, IL

Average UV index in December - Gowins, 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
Gowins, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Gowins, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

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

Average visibility in December
Gowins, IL

Average visibility in December - Gowins, 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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