December weather forecast
Marseilles, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Marseilles, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and an average high of 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December corresponds with a decrease in the average high-temperature, down to a cold 35.1°F (1.7°C) from a frosty 47.1°F (8.4°C). Marseilles experiences a consistent average temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) throughout the nights in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Marseilles is December, when the rain falls for 7.6 days and typically collects 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 8.2 days. Throughout December, 2.52" (64mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 39.8 snowfall days, and 15.71" (399mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:35 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Marseilles, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

In Marseilles, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Marseilles, is 35.1°F (1.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 25.2°F (-3.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in July is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Marseilles, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

What is the driest month in Marseilles?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.6 days and accumulates 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Marseilles, in December, during 7.6 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Marseilles, in December, snow falls for 8.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.52" (64mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Marseilles, the average day length in December is 9h and 15min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:35 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Marseilles have in December?

In Marseilles, Illinois, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Marseilles, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Marseilles, IL

Average pressure in December - Marseilles, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Marseilles, IL

Average wind speed in December - Marseilles, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Marseilles, IL

Average humidity in December - Marseilles, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Marseilles, IL

Average rainfall in December - Marseilles, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Marseilles, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Marseilles, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Marseilles, IL

Average snowfall in December - Marseilles, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.52"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Marseilles, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Marseilles, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.9 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
Marseilles, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Marseilles, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Marseilles, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Marseilles, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Marseilles, IL

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Marseilles, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Marseilles, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Marseilles, IL

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

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July and August (5mi).

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