December weather forecast
Clay City, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Clay City, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and an average high of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

As December arrives, Clay City's weather displays a decrease in high-temperatures, transitioning from November's fresh 52°F (11.1°C) to a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C). During the month of December, the temperature in Clay City falls to an average of 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Clay City, in December, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 167.3 rainfall days, and 37.17" (944mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Clay City, in December, during 4.7 snowfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Clay City, Illinois, there are 22.8 snowfall days, and 7.09" (180mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of December, in Clay City, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Clay City, the average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Clay City?

During December, Clay City experiences an average high-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and a low-temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Clay City?

In December, the average relative humidity in Clay City is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Clay City?

In Clay City, in December, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Clay City in December?

In Clay City, Illinois, in December, snow falls for 4.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.3" (33mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Clay City?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Clay City?

The average day length in December in Clay City, Illinois, is 9h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Clay City?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Clay City have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Clay City, Illinois, is 4.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Clay City?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Clay City?

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

Average temperature in December - Clay City, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°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 (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.4°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 (24.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Clay City, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Clay City, IL

Average wind speed in December - Clay City, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Clay City, IL

Average humidity in December - Clay City, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and July (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Clay City, IL

Average rainfall in December - Clay City, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.88").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and September (2.09").

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Average rainfall days in December
Clay City, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Clay City, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Clay City, IL

Average snowfall in December - Clay City, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Clay City, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Clay City, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.1 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
Clay City, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Clay City, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Clay City, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Clay City, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Clay City, IL

Average UV index in December - Clay City, 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
Clay City, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Clay City, 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 28).

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Average visibility in December
Clay City, IL

Average visibility in December - Clay City, 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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