December weather forecast
Mitchellsville, IL

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

Mitchellsville in December experiences a subtle temperature decline, with average high-temperatures reducing from a fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C) in November to a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C). The average temperature during December nights dips to an icy 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Mitchellsville, in December, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158.6 rainfall days, and 36.02" (915mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Mitchellsville, in December, snow falls for 3.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.18" (30mm) of snow. In Mitchellsville, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.7 days and aggregates up to 6.57" (167mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

UV index

January, February 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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 44.1°F (6.7°C) and a low-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Mitchellsville, 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 Mitchellsville, in December, during 3.6 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Mitchellsville have in December?

In Mitchellsville, the average day length in December is 9h and 37min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Mitchellsville have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Mitchellsville?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Mitchellsville, 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
Mitchellsville, IL

Average pressure in December - Mitchellsville, 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
Mitchellsville, IL

Average wind speed in December - Mitchellsville, 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
Mitchellsville, IL

Average humidity in December - Mitchellsville, 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
Mitchellsville, IL

Average rainfall in December - Mitchellsville, 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
Mitchellsville, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Mitchellsville, 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
Mitchellsville, IL

Average snowfall in December - Mitchellsville, 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
Mitchellsville, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Mitchellsville, 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
Mitchellsville, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mitchellsville, 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
Mitchellsville, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Mitchellsville, 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
Mitchellsville, IL

Average UV index in December - Mitchellsville, 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
Mitchellsville, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Mitchellsville, 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
Mitchellsville, IL

Average visibility in December - Mitchellsville, 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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