December weather forecastElizabeth, IL
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Elizabeth, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and min 21.4°F (-5.9°C).Temperature
The transition into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a freezing cold 31.6°F (-0.2°C) from November's chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C). In the month of December, the nighttime temperature dips to a steady average of 21.4°F (-5.9°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.Rainfall
In December, in Elizabeth, Illinois, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Elizabeth, there are 142 rainfall days, and 27.95" (710mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Elizabeth. In Elizabeth, in December, snow falls for 9.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.64" (67mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 45.3 snowfall days, and 15.75" (400mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of December in Elizabeth, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:38 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Elizabeth are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 1 during December leads to these advisories:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Elizabeth, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 31.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 21.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Elizabeth, IL
- Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Elizabeth, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Elizabeth, IL
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Elizabeth, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 1.46"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (3.66").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.26").
Average rainfall days in December
Elizabeth, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Elizabeth, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 2.64"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Elizabeth, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elizabeth, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min
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 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Elizabeth, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Elizabeth, IL
- Average UV index in December: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Elizabeth, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 59
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
Elizabeth, IL
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July and August (5mi).
