Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The commencement of December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C) to a chilly 43.2°F (6.2°C). Fairfield records an average low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) throughout the nights in December.Humidity
In Fairfield, Illinois, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.Rainfall
In Fairfield, Illinois, during December, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166.4 rainfall days, and 37.32" (948mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Fairfield, in December, snow falls for 4.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Fairfield, there are 21.2 snowfall days, and 6.97" (177mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December in Fairfield, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Fairfield, the average sunshine in December is 4.6h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the average humidity in December in Fairfield?
How many days does it rain in December in Fairfield?
How much does it snow in Fairfield in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in Fairfield?
How many hours of daylight does Fairfield have in December?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Fairfield?
How many hours of sunshine does Fairfield have in December?
When is the lowest UV index in Fairfield?
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Average temperature in December
Fairfield, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 43.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).
Average pressure in December
Fairfield, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Fairfield, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Fairfield, 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 (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Fairfield, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 2.68"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.96").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").
Average rainfall days in December
Fairfield, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Fairfield, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 1.42"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Fairfield, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 4.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.7 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
Fairfield, 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 4min
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 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Fairfield, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9 days).
Average UV index in December
Fairfield, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Fairfield, 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 28).
Average visibility in December
Fairfield, 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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