December weather forecast
Mount Erie, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Mount Erie, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 43.2°F (6.2°C).

Temperature

As Mount Erie enters December, the average high-temperature decreases from the a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) of November to a chilly 43.2°F (6.2°C). Mount Erie, in December, witnesses an average low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Mount Erie, during December, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166.4 rainfall days, and 37.32" (948mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Mount Erie, in December, during 4.1 snowfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Mount Erie, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.2 days and aggregates up to 6.97" (177mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Mount Erie, is 43.2°F (6.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 31.1°F (-0.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Mount Erie, during December, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Mount Erie, in December, during 4.1 snowfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Mount Erie have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Mount Erie, Illinois.

How high is the UV index in December in Mount Erie?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index 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
Mount Erie, IL

Average temperature in December - Mount Erie, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

Average pressure in December
Mount Erie, IL

Average pressure in December - Mount Erie, 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
Mount Erie, IL

Average wind speed in December - Mount Erie, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Mount Erie, IL

Average humidity in December - Mount Erie, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Mount Erie, IL

Average rainfall in December - Mount Erie, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.96").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

Average rainfall days in December
Mount Erie, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Mount Erie, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mount Erie, IL

Average snowfall in December - Mount Erie, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mount Erie, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Mount Erie, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.7 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
Mount Erie, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mount Erie, 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 4min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mount Erie, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Mount Erie, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9 days).

Average UV index in December
Mount Erie, IL

Average UV index in December - Mount Erie, 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
Mount Erie, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Mount Erie, 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 August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Mount Erie, IL

Average visibility in December - Mount Erie, 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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