December weather forecast
Essex, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Essex, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 35.6°F (2°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature drops in December, from November's chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C) to a wintry 35.6°F (2°C). During December, Essex observes a consistent average nighttime temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Essex is 81%.

Rainfall

In Essex, in December, during 7.2 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Essex, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140.4 days and collects up to 21.5" (546mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, in Essex, it is snowing for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Essex, there are 38.1 snowfall days, and 9.13" (232mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Essex is December, 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 4:24 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:34 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Essex is 4.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Essex in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Essex during December are 35.6°F (2°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Essex?

In Essex, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Essex?

In Essex, Illinois, in December, it is raining for 7.2 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Essex in December?

In Essex, Illinois, in December, during 8.5 snowfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Essex?

December has the shortest days of the year in Essex, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 16min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Essex?

On the first day of December in Essex, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:34 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Essex?

In Essex, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Essex?

The months with the lowest UV index in Essex are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December in Essex?

In Essex, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Essex, IL

Average temperature in December - Essex, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

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Average pressure in December
Essex, IL

Average pressure in December - Essex, 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 (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Essex, IL

Average wind speed in December - Essex, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

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

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Average humidity in December
Essex, IL

Average humidity in December - Essex, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Essex, IL

Average rainfall in December - Essex, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.98").

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Average rainfall days in December
Essex, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Essex, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Essex, IL

Average snowfall in December - Essex, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Essex, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Essex, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Essex, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Essex, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Essex, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Essex, IL

Average UV index in December - Essex, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Essex, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Essex, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Essex, IL

Average visibility in December - Essex, 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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