December weather forecastEllsworth, IL
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Ellsworth, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average high of 36.9°F (2.7°C) and an average low of 26.6°F (-3°C).Temperature
In Ellsworth, entering December brings a temperature decrement, reducing from November's chilly 48°F (8.9°C) to a wintry 36.9°F (2.7°C). During December, the average low-temperature is a freezing cold 26.6°F (-3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 7.5 days and typically collects 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Ellsworth, in December, snow falls for 5.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 28.1 snowfall days, and 9.17" (233mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:38 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Ellsworth, Illinois, the average sunshine in December is 4.4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Ellsworth 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 health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Average temperature in December
Ellsworth, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 36.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 26.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Ellsworth, IL
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Ellsworth, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Ellsworth, IL
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Ellsworth, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 1.1"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.1").
Average rainfall days in December
Ellsworth, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Ellsworth, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 1.42"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Ellsworth, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 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
Ellsworth, 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 24min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Ellsworth, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Ellsworth, IL
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Ellsworth, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Ellsworth, 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).
