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
In Pekin, the average high-temperature in December decreases from a frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C) in November to an icy 36.9°F (2.7°C). During December, the average low-temperature is recorded at a freezing cold 26.2°F (-3.2°C).Humidity
In Pekin, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.Rainfall
December is the month with the least rainfall in Pekin. Rain falls for 8.1 days and accumulates 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Pekin, Illinois, in December, snow falls for 6.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.85" (47mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32.9 snowfall days, and 12.24" (311mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December 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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in December
Pekin, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 36.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 26.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).
Average pressure in December
Pekin, 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 (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Pekin, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Pekin, IL
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Pekin, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 1.54"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.54").
Average rainfall days in December
Pekin, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Pekin, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 1.85"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Pekin, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.6 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
Pekin, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Pekin, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).
Average UV index in December
Pekin, IL
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Pekin, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Pekin, IL
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).
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