December weather forecast
West Salem, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in West Salem, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and 43.2°F (6.2°C).

Temperature

West Salem's weather in December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from November's cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) to a frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C). In the month of December, the nighttime temperature dips to a steady average of 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In West Salem, in December, it is raining for 6.6 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 109.3 rainfall days, and 10.83" (275mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In West Salem, during December, snow falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In West Salem, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.4 days and aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.6h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

West Salem in December has an average high-temperature of 43.2°F (6.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 6.6 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In West Salem, in December, during 2 snowfall days, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is typically 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 in West Salem.

How many hours of daylight does West Salem have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 32min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December in West Salem, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

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 reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
West Salem, IL

Average temperature in December - West Salem, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

Average pressure in December
West Salem, IL

Average pressure in December - West Salem, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
West Salem, IL

Average wind speed in December - West Salem, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).

Average humidity in December
West Salem, IL

Average humidity in December - West Salem, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
West Salem, IL

Average rainfall in December - West Salem, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
West Salem, IL

Average rainfall days in December - West Salem, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
West Salem, IL

Average snowfall in December - West Salem, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
West Salem, IL

Average snowfall days in December - West Salem, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 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
West Salem, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - West Salem, 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 4min

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

Average sunshine days in December
West Salem, IL

Average sunshine days in December - West Salem, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (14.3 days).

Average UV index in December
West Salem, IL

Average UV index in December - West Salem, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
West Salem, IL

Average cloud cover in December - West Salem, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
West Salem, IL

Average visibility in December - West Salem, 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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