Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December's arrival comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C) in November to a frosty 42.8°F (6°C). Throughout December, the nighttime temperature averages to a subzero cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In New Minden, during December, the rain falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation. In New Minden, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.8 days and collects up to 37.83" (961mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, September, November and December are months with snowfall. In New Minden, during December, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 23.2 snowfall days, and 7.87" (200mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December in New Minden, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in New Minden are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
New Minden, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 42.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 30.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).
Average pressure in December
New Minden, 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
New Minden, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.7mph).
Average humidity in December
New Minden, 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
New Minden, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 2.56"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.01").
Average rainfall days in December
New Minden, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (9.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
New Minden, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 1.3"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
New Minden, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
New Minden, 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 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 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
New Minden, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 17 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.3 days).
Average UV index in December
New Minden, 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
New Minden, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
New Minden, 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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