December weather forecast
Brighton, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Brighton, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

Transition into December marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 51.6°F (10.9°C) in November to a cold 40.6°F (4.8°C). An average temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) is recorded during the nights in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Brighton, Illinois, is 77%.

Rainfall

In Brighton, during December, the rain falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation. In Brighton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.9 days and collects up to 27.36" (695mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Brighton, during December, snow falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of snow. In Brighton, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.8 days and aggregates up to 7.91" (201mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Brighton, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Brighton 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 rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Brighton?

In Brighton, in December, the average high-temperature is 40.6°F (4.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 29.3°F (-1.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Brighton?

In Brighton, Illinois, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Brighton?

In Brighton, Illinois, during December, the rain falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Brighton?

In Brighton, during December, snow falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Brighton?

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

How many hours of daylight does Brighton have in December?

The average day length in December in Brighton is 9h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Brighton?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, in Brighton, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Brighton have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Brighton is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Brighton?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Brighton, Illinois.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Brighton?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Brighton, Illinois, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Brighton, IL

Average temperature in December - Brighton, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Brighton, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Brighton, IL

Average wind speed in December - Brighton, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Brighton, IL

Average humidity in December - Brighton, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

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

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Average rainfall in December
Brighton, IL

Average rainfall in December - Brighton, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").

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Average rainfall days in December
Brighton, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Brighton, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Brighton, IL

Average snowfall in December - Brighton, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.48").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Brighton, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Brighton, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Brighton, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Brighton, 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 5min

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 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Brighton, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Brighton, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Brighton, IL

Average UV index in December - Brighton, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Brighton, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Brighton, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Brighton, IL

Average visibility in December - Brighton, 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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