December weather forecastFulton, IL

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fulton, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and 33.6°F (0.9°C).

Temperature

Fulton's average high-temperature decreases in December, falling from a chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C) in November to a wintry 33.6°F (0.9°C). Fulton records an average low of 22.8°F (-5.1°C) throughout the nights in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Fulton, in December, during 5.9 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Fulton, there are 126.2 rainfall days, and 19.37" (492mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 6.7 days. Throughout December, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 33.3 snowfall days, and 8.98" (228mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:39 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

UV index

In Fulton, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Fulton, is 33.6°F (0.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

In Fulton, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

In Fulton, in December, it is raining for 5.9 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Fulton, during December, snow falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of snow.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

In Fulton, the average day length in December is 9h and 11min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:39 pm CST.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.2h.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Fulton, IL

  • Average high temperature in December: 33.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Fulton, IL

  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Fulton, IL

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Fulton, IL

  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Fulton, IL

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.79").

Average rainfall days in December
Fulton, IL

  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fulton, IL

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fulton, IL

  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 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
Fulton, IL

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 12min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Fulton, IL

  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Fulton, IL

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Fulton, IL

  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Fulton, 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).