December weather forecast
Rushville, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Rushville, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.6°F (-3°C) and 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from a frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C) in November to a wintry 38.3°F (3.5°C). During the nights in December, Rushville observes an average low-temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C).

Humidity

In Rushville, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 7.4 days and typically collects 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Rushville, in December, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Rushville, there are 27.8 snowfall days, and 11.54" (293mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Rushville, Illinois, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

During December, Rushville experiences an average high-temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and a low-temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Rushville, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.4 days and accumulates 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 Rushville have in December?

In Rushville, the average day length in December is 9h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Rushville have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

What is the month 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?

In Rushville, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Rushville, IL

Average temperature in December - Rushville, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Rushville, IL

Average pressure in December - Rushville, 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
Rushville, IL

Average wind speed in December - Rushville, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Rushville, IL

Average humidity in December - Rushville, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Rushville, IL

Average rainfall in December - Rushville, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Rushville, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Rushville, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rushville, IL

Average snowfall in December - Rushville, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Rushville, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Rushville, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 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
Rushville, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rushville, 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 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
Rushville, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Rushville, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Rushville, IL

Average UV index in December - Rushville, 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
Rushville, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Rushville, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Rushville, IL

Average visibility in December - Rushville, 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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