December weather forecastFairview Heights, IL
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Fairview Heights, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and max 42.6°F (5.9°C).Temperature
December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, from November's cool 53.4°F (11.9°C) to a wintry 42.6°F (5.9°C). The temperature in Fairview Heights lowers to an average of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) during December nights.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In Fairview Heights, in December, during 8.4 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 147.1 rainfall days, and 35.43" (900mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Fairview Heights. In December, it is snowing for 4 days. Throughout December, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 21.1 snowfall days, and 8.11" (206mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, in Fairview Heights, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Fairview Heights are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Fairview Heights, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 42.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Fairview Heights, IL
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Fairview Heights, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 8.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Fairview Heights, IL
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Fairview Heights, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 2.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.93").
Average rainfall days in December
Fairview Heights, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Fairview Heights, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 2.01"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Fairview Heights, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fairview Heights, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
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 42min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Fairview Heights, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Fairview Heights, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Fairview Heights, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Fairview Heights, 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).
