December weather forecast
Oquawka, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Oquawka, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and an average low of 24.8°F (-4°C).

Temperature

December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from a frosty 48.2°F (9°C) in November to a cold 36.1°F (2.3°C). In Oquawka, December's nights observe an average temperature dip to a subzero cold 24.8°F (-4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 7.7 days and typically aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Oquawka, during December, snow falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of snow. In Oquawka, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.6 days and aggregates up to 13.66" (347mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.6h.

UV index

In Oquawka, 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 radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

Oquawka in December has an average high-temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Oquawka?

In Oquawka, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

What is the driest month?

January and December are months with the least rain in Oquawka when the rain falls for 7.7 days and typically aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in December?

In Oquawka, in December, it is raining for 7.7 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Oquawka?

In Oquawka, during December, snow falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Oquawka, the average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, in Oquawka, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Oquawka, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

How high is the UV index in December in Oquawka?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Oquawka, IL

Average temperature in December - Oquawka, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Oquawka, IL

Average pressure in December - Oquawka, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Oquawka, IL

Average wind speed in December - Oquawka, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Oquawka, IL

Average humidity in December - Oquawka, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Oquawka, IL

Average rainfall in December - Oquawka, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Oquawka, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Oquawka, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Oquawka, IL

Average snowfall in December - Oquawka, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.06").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Oquawka, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Oquawka, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 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
Oquawka, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Oquawka, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Oquawka, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Oquawka, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Oquawka, IL

Average UV index in December - Oquawka, 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
Oquawka, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Oquawka, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Oquawka, IL

Average visibility in December - Oquawka, 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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