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
The arrival of December corresponds with a temperature reduction, down from November's frosty 47.5°F (8.6°C) to an icy 35.8°F (2.1°C). Prairie City records an average nighttime low-temperature of 25°F (-3.9°C) throughout December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.Rainfall
January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 6.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of rain.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Prairie City, in December, during 7.1 snowfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Prairie City, there are 32.2 snowfall days, and 4.8" (122mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Prairie City is 4.5h.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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Prairie City, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 35.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Prairie City, 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
Prairie City, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Prairie City, IL
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Prairie City, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.2").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.59").
Average rainfall days in December
Prairie City, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Prairie City, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 0.75"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Prairie City, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Prairie City, 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 3min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Prairie City, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Prairie City, 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
Prairie City, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 53
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
Prairie City, IL
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (5mi).
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