December weather forecast
Huntsville, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Huntsville, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Temperature

December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, from November's fresh 50°F (10°C) to an icy 38.5°F (3.6°C). Throughout the month of December, the average temperature dips to a freezing cold 26.8°F (-2.9°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Huntsville, during December, the rain falls for 6.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 132 rainfall days, and 22.17" (563mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Huntsville, during December, snow falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 23.8 snowfall days, and 8.5" (216mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Huntsville, the average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

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 threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Huntsville, is 38.5°F (3.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 26.8°F (-2.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Huntsville, during December, the rain falls for 6.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 4.7 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Huntsville have in December?

In Huntsville, the average day length in December is 9h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Huntsville have in December?

In Huntsville, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Huntsville, IL

Average temperature in December - Huntsville, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Huntsville, IL

Average pressure in December - Huntsville, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Huntsville, IL

Average wind speed in December - Huntsville, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Huntsville, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Huntsville, IL

Average rainfall in December - Huntsville, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in December
Huntsville, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Huntsville, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Huntsville, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Huntsville, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Huntsville, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 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
Huntsville, IL

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

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Huntsville, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Huntsville, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Huntsville, IL

Average UV index in December - Huntsville, 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
Huntsville, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Huntsville, IL

Average visibility in December - Huntsville, 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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