December weather forecast
Saint David, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Saint David, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 37°F (2.8°C) and min 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Temperature

December's onset brings a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C) in November to a cold 37°F (2.8°C). Saint David experiences an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 26.4°F (-3.1°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In Saint David, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 6.5 days and typically collects 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 5 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is accumulated. In Saint David, during the entire year, snow falls for 27.4 days and aggregates up to 9.21" (234mm) of snow.

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 7:04 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures in Saint David vary between a high-temperature of 37°F (2.8°C) and a low-temperature of 26.4°F (-3.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 6.5 days and typically collects 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Saint David, during December, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 5 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Saint David have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 20min.

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 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Saint David, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

When is 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 Saint David, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Saint David, IL

Average temperature in December - Saint David, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Saint David, IL

Average pressure in December - Saint David, 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
Saint David, IL

Average wind speed in December - Saint David, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Saint David, IL

Average humidity in December - Saint David, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Saint David, IL

Average rainfall in December - Saint David, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.94").

Average rainfall days in December
Saint David, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Saint David, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Saint David, IL

Average snowfall in December - Saint David, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.35").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Saint David, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Saint David, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 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
Saint David, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Saint David, 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
Saint David, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Saint David, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Saint David, IL

Average UV index in December - Saint David, 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
Saint David, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Saint David, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Saint David, IL

Average visibility in December - Saint David, 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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