Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 50°F (10°C) in November to an icy 38.7°F (3.7°C). Dawson experiences a steady low-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) throughout December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Dawson is 78%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 6.6 days and typically collects 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Dawson, in December, during 4.8 snowfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Dawson, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.5 days and aggregates up to 5.51" (140mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Dawson, Illinois, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, in Dawson, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Dawson, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Frequently asked questions
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How many days does it rain in December in Dawson?
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What is the month with the shortest days in Dawson?
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How many hours of sunshine does Dawson have in December?
When is the lowest UV index in Dawson?
What is the UV index reading in December in Dawson?
Average temperature in December
Dawson, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 38.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 28.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Dawson, 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 (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Dawson, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Dawson, IL
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Dawson, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 0.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.83").
Average rainfall days in December
Dawson, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Dawson, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 0.59"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Dawson, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 4.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8 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
Dawson, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min
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 24min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Dawson, 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 May (11.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Dawson, IL
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Dawson, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Dawson, 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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