December weather forecast
Sauget, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Sauget, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.2°F (-1°C) and 42.8°F (6°C).

Temperature

Sauget's average high-temperature decreases in December, falling from a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) in November to a frosty 42.8°F (6°C). December sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 30.2°F (-1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Sauget, in December, during 8.2 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sauget, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.5 days and collects up to 35.51" (902mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 4.2 days. Throughout December, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 21.9 snowfall days, and 7.91" (201mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

UV index

January, February 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 hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Sauget, is 42.8°F (6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 30.2°F (-1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Sauget, in December, it is raining for 8.2 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Sauget, Illinois, during December, snow falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Sauget have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sauget have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Sauget?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Sauget, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sauget, IL

Average temperature in December - Sauget, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Sauget, IL

Average pressure in December - Sauget, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sauget, IL

Average wind speed in December - Sauget, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Sauget, IL

Average humidity in December - Sauget, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and July (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Sauget, IL

Average rainfall in December - Sauget, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Sauget, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Sauget, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.2 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sauget, IL

Average snowfall in December - Sauget, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sauget, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Sauget, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.3 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
Sauget, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sauget, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sauget, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Sauget, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Sauget, IL

Average UV index in December - Sauget, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Sauget, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Sauget, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Sauget, IL

Average visibility in December - Sauget, 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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