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
As December arrives, Palestine's weather displays a decrease in high-temperatures, transitioning from November's fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C) to an icy 41.2°F (5.1°C). Throughout December, Palestine's nights cool down to an average of 29.8°F (-1.2°C).Humidity
In Palestine, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout December, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Palestine, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.4 days and collects up to 36.85" (936mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Palestine, in December, during 4.7 snowfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 22 snowfall days, and 7.64" (194mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:38 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.4h.UV index
January, February, November 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 health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Palestine, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 41.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 29.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Palestine, IL
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Palestine, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Palestine, IL
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Palestine, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 2.91"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (5.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").
Average rainfall days in December
Palestine, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Palestine, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 1.85"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Palestine, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 4.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 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
Palestine, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Palestine, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Palestine, IL
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are 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
Palestine, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Palestine, 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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