December weather forecast
Bristol, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Bristol, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 34.5°F (1.4°C) and min 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Temperature

December shows a mild decline in the average high-temperature, falling from November's chilly 46°F (7.8°C) to a wintry 34.5°F (1.4°C). During December, Bristol observes a consistent average nighttime temperature of 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Bristol is 82%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are November and December Rain falls for 6.5 days and accumulates 0.75" (19mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Bristol 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, in Bristol, there are 39.5 snowfall days, and 6.69" (170mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Bristol.
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 in Bristol 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Bristol?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Bristol, is 34.5°F (1.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 24.1°F (-4.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Bristol?

In Bristol, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

What is the driest month in Bristol?

November and December are months with the least rain in Bristol when the rain falls for 6.5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Bristol in December?

In Bristol, in December, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Bristol?

In December, in Bristol, it is snowing for 8.8 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Bristol?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Bristol have in December?

In December, the average day length in Bristol is 9h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Bristol?

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.

How many hours of sunshine does Bristol have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Bristol?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Bristol.

What is the UV index reading in December in Bristol?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Bristol is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Bristol, IL

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).

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Average pressure in December
Bristol, IL

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Bristol, IL

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).

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Average humidity in December
Bristol, IL

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Bristol, IL

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Bristol, IL

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Bristol, IL

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Bristol, IL

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).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bristol, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 1min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Bristol, IL

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).

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Average UV index in December
Bristol, IL

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Bristol, IL

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).

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Average visibility in December
Bristol, IL

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).

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