December weather forecast
Mount Pulaski, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Mount Pulaski, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and max 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December signals a shift in temperature, down from a frosty 49.8°F (9.9°C) in November to a wintry 38.3°F (3.5°C). In December, the nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 8.3 days and typically collects 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Mount Pulaski, in December, during 6.7 snowfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 29.7 snowfall days, and 7.13" (181mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Mount Pulaski is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

The high-temperature during December is 38.3°F (3.5°C) and the low-temperature is 27.5°F (-2.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 8.3 days and typically collects 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Mount Pulaski, in December, during 8.3 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Mount Pulaski, in December, snow falls for 6.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.02" (26mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 23min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Mount Pulaski have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Mount Pulaski is 4.5h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Mount Pulaski?

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

Average temperature in December - Mount Pulaski, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Mount Pulaski, IL

Average pressure in December - Mount Pulaski, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Mount Pulaski, IL

Average wind speed in December - Mount Pulaski, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Mount Pulaski, IL

Average humidity in December - Mount Pulaski, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Mount Pulaski, IL

Average rainfall in December - Mount Pulaski, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.1").

Average rainfall days in December
Mount Pulaski, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Mount Pulaski, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mount Pulaski, IL

Average snowfall in December - Mount Pulaski, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mount Pulaski, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Mount Pulaski, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mount Pulaski, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mount Pulaski, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mount Pulaski, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Mount Pulaski, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Mount Pulaski, IL

Average UV index in December - Mount Pulaski, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Mount Pulaski, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Mount Pulaski, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Mount Pulaski, IL

Average visibility in December - Mount Pulaski, IL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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