December weather forecast
Emma, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Emma, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 43.5°F (6.4°C) and 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Temperature

December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, from November's fresh 53.6°F (12°C) to a frosty 43.5°F (6.4°C). December's average low-temperature reading settles at a cold 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 6.2 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Emma, there are 100.2 rainfall days, and 8.7" (221mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Emma. In Emma, Illinois, during December, snow falls for 1.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Emma, there are 10.1 snowfall days, and 0.91" (23mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Emma, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, in Emma, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Emma, 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Emma in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Emma are 43.5°F (6.4°C) and 32.2°F (0.1°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Emma?

The average relative humidity in December in Emma, Illinois, is 78%.

How much does it rain in Emma in December?

In December, in Emma, the rain falls for 6.2 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Emma in December?

In Emma, during December, snow falls for 1.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Emma?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 35min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Emma?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, in Emma, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Emma have in December?

In Emma, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Emma?

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

Average temperature in December - Emma, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.5°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 (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Emma, IL

Average pressure in December - Emma, 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 (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Emma, IL

Average wind speed in December - Emma, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Emma, IL

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

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Average rainfall in December
Emma, IL

Average rainfall in December - Emma, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.28").

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Average rainfall days in December
Emma, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Emma, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Emma, IL

Average snowfall in December - Emma, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Emma, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Emma, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 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
Emma, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Emma, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Emma, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Emma, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Emma, IL

Average UV index in December - Emma, 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
Emma, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Emma, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
Emma, IL

Average visibility in December - Emma, 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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