December weather forecast
Vandalia, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Vandalia, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41°F (5°C) and an average low of 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Temperature

Stepping into December, Vandalia observes a temperature decline, with the average high falling from November's cool 51.8°F (11°C) to a cold 41°F (5°C). The average temperature drops to a subzero cold 29.5°F (-1.4°C) during the night in the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.7 days. Throughout December, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Vandalia, Illinois, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.1 days and collects up to 36.73" (933mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 5.1 days and accumulates 2.4" (61mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.6h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Vandalia, records 41°F (5°C), while the low-temperature is 29.5°F (-1.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Vandalia, during December, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 5.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 5.1 days. Throughout December, 2.4" (61mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, in Vandalia, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Vandalia have in December?

In Vandalia, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Vandalia, IL

Average temperature in December - Vandalia, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 41°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Vandalia, IL

Average pressure in December - Vandalia, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Vandalia, IL

Average wind speed in December - Vandalia, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Vandalia, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Vandalia, IL

Average rainfall in December - Vandalia, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Vandalia, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Vandalia, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Vandalia, IL

Average snowfall in December - Vandalia, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.4"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Vandalia, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Vandalia, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.1 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
Vandalia, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

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 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Vandalia, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Vandalia, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Vandalia, IL

Average UV index in December - Vandalia, 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
Vandalia, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Vandalia, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Vandalia, IL

Average visibility in December - Vandalia, 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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