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 involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) in November to a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C). During the month of December, the temperature generally drops to a low average of 30.2°F (-1°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
In Granite City, in December, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Granite City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.5 days and collects up to 36.06" (916mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 4 days. Throughout December, 2.2" (56mm) of snow is accumulated. In Granite City, during the entire year, snow falls for 20.3 days and aggregates up to 8.07" (205mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Granite City, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 30.2°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 (24.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Granite City, IL
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Granite City, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 8.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Granite City, IL
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Granite City, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 2.32"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.93").
Average rainfall days in December
Granite City, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.2 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Granite City, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 2.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Granite City, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 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
Granite City, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Granite City, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 18 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Granite City, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Granite City, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Granite City, 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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