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
A shift in the average high-temperature occurs in December, reducing from a cool 50.2°F (10.1°C) in November to a cold 38.5°F (3.6°C). Throughout December, Payson experiences a low-temperature average of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 5.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of rain.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Payson, in December, during 5.5 snowfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 27.6 snowfall days, and 7.95" (202mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Payson, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Average temperature in December
Payson, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 38.5°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 (32.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 26.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Payson, IL
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Payson, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Payson, IL
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Payson, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 1.02"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.02").
Average rainfall days in December
Payson, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Payson, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 1.46"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Payson, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 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
Payson, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min
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 24min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Payson, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Payson, 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
Payson, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Payson, 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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