December weather forecast
Mount Vernon, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mount Vernon, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43.2°F (6.2°C) and an average low of 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Temperature

The transition into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a chilly 43.2°F (6.2°C) from November's fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C). December's nights observe an average temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Mount Vernon, during December, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Mount Vernon, there are 145.8 rainfall days, and 29.13" (740mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Mount Vernon. In Mount Vernon, in December, snow falls for 2.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.06" (27mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Mount Vernon, there are 15.4 snowfall days, and 5.87" (149mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 6:54 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Mount Vernon?

Mount Vernon in December has an average high-temperature of 43.2°F (6.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Mount Vernon?

In December, the average relative humidity in Mount Vernon, Illinois, is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Mount Vernon?

In Mount Vernon, during December, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Mount Vernon in December?

In Mount Vernon, Illinois, in December, during 2.9 snowfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mount Vernon?

December has the shortest days of the year in Mount Vernon, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Mount Vernon?

In Mount Vernon, Illinois, the average day length in December is 9h and 33min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Mount Vernon?

On the first day of December in Mount Vernon, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Mount Vernon?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Mount Vernon?

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

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Mount Vernon is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Mount Vernon, IL

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Mount Vernon, IL

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

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

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

Average humidity in December
Mount Vernon, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Mount Vernon, IL

Average rainfall in December - Mount Vernon, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").

Average rainfall days in December
Mount Vernon, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Mount Vernon, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mount Vernon, IL

Average snowfall in December - Mount Vernon, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mount Vernon, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Mount Vernon, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mount Vernon, 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: 4h and 5min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mount Vernon, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Mount Vernon, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Mount Vernon, IL

Average UV index in December - Mount Vernon, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Mount Vernon, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Mount Vernon, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Mount Vernon, IL

Average visibility in December - Mount Vernon, 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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