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 onset of December is marked by a decrease in temperature, transitioning from a frosty 47.5°F (8.6°C) in November to an icy 35.8°F (2.1°C). Nightly temperatures in Gilson drop to an average low of 25°F (-3.9°C) in December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.Rainfall
January and December are months with the least rain in Gilson when the rain falls for 6.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of rain.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Gilson are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 7.1 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Gilson, Illinois, there are 32.2 snowfall days, and 4.8" (122mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Gilson, the average sunshine in December is 4.5h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Gilson. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in Gilson in December?
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What is the driest month in Gilson?
How many days does it rain in December in Gilson?
How many days does it snow in December in Gilson?
What is the month with the shortest days in Gilson?
What is the average length of the day in December in Gilson?
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Gilson?
How long on average sun shines in December in Gilson?
When is the lowest UV index in Gilson?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Gilson?
Average temperature in December
Gilson, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 35.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Gilson, IL
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Gilson, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Gilson, IL
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Gilson, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.2").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.59").
Average rainfall days in December
Gilson, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Gilson, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 0.75"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Gilson, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Gilson, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Gilson, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Gilson, 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
Gilson, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Gilson, IL
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (5mi).
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