December weather forecast
Pearl, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Pearl, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 28.4°F (-2°C).

Temperature

As December commences, the average high-temperature shows a reduction, transitioning from a fresh 51.6°F (10.9°C) in November to a cold 40.1°F (4.5°C). Throughout the month of December, Pearl expects an average low of 28.4°F (-2°C).

Humidity

In Pearl, Illinois, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Pearl, Illinois, in December, it is raining for 6.7 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Pearl, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.3 days and collects up to 17.24" (438mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Pearl, in December, snow falls for 4.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.91" (23mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 22.5 snowfall days, and 5.08" (129mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Pearl, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

During December, Pearl experiences an average high-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and a low-temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Pearl, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Pearl, in December, during 6.7 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Pearl, during December, snow falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Pearl have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Pearl have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Pearl, IL

Average temperature in December - Pearl, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Pearl, IL

Average pressure in December - Pearl, 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 (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Pearl, IL

Average wind speed in December - Pearl, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Pearl, IL

Average humidity in December - Pearl, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Pearl, IL

Average rainfall in December - Pearl, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.44").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.83").

Average rainfall days in December
Pearl, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Pearl, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pearl, IL

Average snowfall in December - Pearl, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.69").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pearl, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Pearl, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.2 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
Pearl, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pearl, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pearl, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Pearl, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Pearl, IL

Average UV index in December - Pearl, 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
Pearl, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Pearl, 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 September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Pearl, IL

Average visibility in December - Pearl, 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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