December weather forecast
Dix, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dix, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and max 43.2°F (6.2°C).

Temperature

December's arrival comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C) in November to a frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C). In Dix, an average low-temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) is recorded during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Dix is 78%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 145.8 rainfall days, and 29.13" (740mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, in Dix, it is snowing for 2.9 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 15.4 snowfall days, and 5.87" (149mm) 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 December in Dix, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Dix, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Dix?

The high-temperature, in December, in Dix, is 43.2°F (6.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 30.9°F (-0.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Dix?

The average relative humidity in December in Dix is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Dix?

In December, in Dix, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Dix in December?

In Dix, during December, snow falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Dix?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Dix?

In Dix, the average day length in December is 9h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Dix?

On the first day of December in Dix, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Dix?

The average sunshine duration in December in Dix, Illinois, is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Dix?

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Dix.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Dix?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Dix, IL

Average temperature in December - Dix, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Dix, IL

Average pressure in December - Dix, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"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
Dix, IL

Average wind speed in December - Dix, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Dix, IL

Average humidity in December - Dix, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Dix, IL

Average rainfall in December - Dix, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").

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Average rainfall days in December
Dix, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Dix, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Dix, IL

Average snowfall in December - Dix, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Dix, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Dix, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dix, 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 5min

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 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Dix, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Dix, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Dix, IL

Average UV index in December - Dix, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Dix, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Dix, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
Dix, IL

Average visibility in December - Dix, 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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