December weather forecast
O'Fallon, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in O'Fallon, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and an average high of 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C) to a cold 42.6°F (5.9°C). December nights experience a consistent temperature drop to a freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 4.6 days and typically collects 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In O'Fallon, in December, during 2.4 snowfall days, 0.08" (2mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In O'Fallon, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.3 days and aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

During December, O'Fallon experiences an average high-temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C) and a low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In O'Fallon, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.6 days and accumulates 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In O'Fallon, in December, during 4.6 rainfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In O'Fallon, in December, during 2.4 snowfall days, 0.08" (2mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does O'Fallon have in December?

In O'Fallon, Illinois, the average day length in December is 9h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in O'Fallon, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does O'Fallon have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In O'Fallon, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
O'Fallon, IL

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  • Average high temperature in December: 42.6°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 (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).

Average pressure in December
O'Fallon, IL

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  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"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
O'Fallon, IL

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  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.6mph).

Average humidity in December
O'Fallon, IL

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  • Average humidity in December: 76%

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

Average rainfall in December
O'Fallon, IL

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  • Average rainfall in December: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.31").

Average rainfall days in December
O'Fallon, IL

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  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
O'Fallon, IL

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  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
O'Fallon, IL

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  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.7 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
O'Fallon, IL

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  • 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
O'Fallon, IL

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  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (15.5 days).

Average UV index in December
O'Fallon, IL

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  • 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
O'Fallon, IL

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  • 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 August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
O'Fallon, IL

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  • 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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