December weather forecastGays, IL
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Gays, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 39.7°F (4.3°C) and min 28.8°F (-1.8°C).Temperature
Setting in of December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 50.5°F (10.3°C) in November to a cold 39.7°F (4.3°C). The mean low-temperature during December nights is a freezing cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 79%.Rainfall
In Gays, during December, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation. In Gays, during the entire year, the rain falls for 111.4 days and collects up to 10.31" (262mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.4 days and accumulates 0.87" (22mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.6h.UV index
With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in December leads to these guidelines:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Average temperature in December
Gays, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 39.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 28.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Gays, IL
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Gays, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Gays, IL
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Gays, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 0.71"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.3").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February, September and November (0.51").
Average rainfall days in December
Gays, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Gays, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 0.87"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.87").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Gays, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.3 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
Gays, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 36min
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 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Gays, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Gays, IL
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Gays, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Gays, IL
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (5mi).
