December weather forecastBristol, IL
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Bristol, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34.5°F (1.4°C) and an average low of 24.1°F (-4.4°C).Temperature
Bristol's December weather comes with a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a frosty 46°F (7.8°C) in November to an icy 34.5°F (1.4°C). Bristol records an average nighttime low-temperature of 24.1°F (-4.4°C) throughout December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Bristol is 82%.Rainfall
November and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 6.5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of rain.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Bristol, during December, snow falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 39.5 snowfall days, and 6.69" (170mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:33 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.2h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Average temperature in December
Bristol, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 34.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Bristol, IL
- Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Bristol, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).
Average humidity in December
Bristol, IL
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, July and August (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Bristol, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 0.75"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.24").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are November and December (0.75").
Average rainfall days in December
Bristol, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Bristol, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 1.02"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Bristol, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bristol, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Bristol, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Bristol, IL
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Bristol, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Bristol, IL
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).
