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
Setting in of December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C) in November to a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C). Peoria experiences an average low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) in month of December.Humidity
In Peoria, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
In Peoria, during December, the rain falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 129.2 rainfall days, and 17.24" (438mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Peoria, in December, during 5.9 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 26.7 snowfall days, and 7.09" (180mm) of snow is accumulated.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 7:03 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of December, in Peoria, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:41 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions
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What are the months with the lowest UV index?
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Average temperature in December
Peoria, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 26.1°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 (18.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Peoria, 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
Peoria, 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
Peoria, IL
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Peoria, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 0.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").
Average rainfall days in December
Peoria, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Peoria, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 1.18"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Peoria, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 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
Peoria, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Peoria, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Peoria, 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
Peoria, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Peoria, 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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