December weather forecastAlbion, IL
December
Weather in December
December brings the full onset of winter, with the lowest temperatures of the year recorded in this month. It measures 0.75" (19mm) of rainfall, similar to both the beginning and end months, with a snowfall of 0.28" (7mm) experienced over approximately two days. This return of snowfall indicates December as the start of Albion's snowfall season. The reduced daylight hours and the drop in sunshine duration add to the cold and cozy winter environment. Despite the chill, the constant visibility and relatively calm wind conditions serve as an amicable end to the year's weather in Albion.Temperature
The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, from a fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C) to a chilly 43.2°F (6.2°C). Nighttime temperature in Albion dips to a mean of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) during December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 78%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 6.6 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Albion, during the entire year, the rain falls for 109.3 days and collects up to 10.83" (275mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Albion. In Albion, Illinois, during December, snow falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Albion, there are 12.4 snowfall days, and 1.38" (35mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Albion, Illinois.On the first day of December in Albion, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Albion is 4.6h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Albion are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Albion, 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
Albion, 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
Albion, 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
Albion, 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
Albion, 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
Albion, 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
Albion, 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
Albion, 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
Albion, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
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 36min
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
Albion, 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
Albion, 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
Albion, 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
Albion, 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).
