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
The arrival of December signals a shift in temperature, down from a mild 55.4°F (13°C) in November to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). Throughout December, Olmsted records an average temperature of 33.8°F (1°C) at night.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
In Olmsted, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation. In Olmsted, Illinois, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.3 days and collects up to 36.65" (931mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Olmsted, in December, during 1.5 snowfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Olmsted, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.5 days and aggregates up to 4.88" (124mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Olmsted, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 33.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Olmsted, 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
Olmsted, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Olmsted, IL
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).
Average rainfall in December
Olmsted, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 2.91"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").
Average rainfall days in December
Olmsted, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Olmsted, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 0.59"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Olmsted, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 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
Olmsted, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Olmsted, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Olmsted, 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
Olmsted, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in December
Olmsted, 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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