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
Stepping into December, Gifford observes a temperature decline, with the average high falling from November's frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C) to a wintry 37.6°F (3.1°C). Gifford experiences a steady low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) throughout December.Humidity
In Gifford, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
In Gifford, in December, during 6.9 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 121.5 rainfall days, and 13.46" (342mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Gifford, Illinois, are January through April, November and December. In Gifford, in December, snow falls for 6.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.83" (21mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Gifford, Illinois, there are 26.9 snowfall days, and 3.78" (96mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Gifford is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Gifford is 4.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Gifford, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 37.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Gifford, IL
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Gifford, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Gifford, IL
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Gifford, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 0.71"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").
Average rainfall days in December
Gifford, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Gifford, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 0.83"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Gifford, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 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
Gifford, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Gifford, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Gifford, IL
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are 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
Gifford, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Gifford, 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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