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 onset of December comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C) in November to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C). During the month of December, Kaskaskia experiences a steady low-temperature average of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.Rainfall
In Kaskaskia, Illinois, during December, the rain falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation. In Kaskaskia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.4 days and collects up to 34.25" (870mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 3 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated. In Kaskaskia, during the entire year, snow falls for 16 days and aggregates up to 6.89" (175mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 5h.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: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Kaskaskia, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 31.1°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 (25.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Kaskaskia, 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 (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Kaskaskia, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Kaskaskia, IL
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Kaskaskia, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 2.4"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").
Average rainfall days in December
Kaskaskia, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Kaskaskia, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 1.18"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Kaskaskia, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 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
Kaskaskia, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min
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 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Kaskaskia, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Kaskaskia, 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
Kaskaskia, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 47
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Kaskaskia, 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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