December weather forecastCarthage, IL
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Carthage, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 37.2°F (2.9°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C).Temperature
In Carthage, the average high-temperature in December decreases from a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) in November to a wintry 37.2°F (2.9°C). The low-temperature averages to a subzero cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C) during the nights of December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In Carthage, in December, it is raining for 5.6 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Carthage, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128.2 days and collects up to 20.08" (510mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 4.9 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is accumulated. In Carthage, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.4 days and aggregates up to 7.09" (180mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of December in Carthage, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Carthage, Illinois, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Carthage, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 37.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Carthage, IL
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Carthage, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Carthage, IL
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Carthage, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 0.94"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").
Average rainfall days in December
Carthage, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Carthage, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 1.06"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.48").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Carthage, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 4.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 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
Carthage, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 42min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Carthage, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Carthage, IL
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Carthage, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Carthage, 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).
