December weather forecastGladstone, IL
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Gladstone, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.1°F (2.3°C) and 24.8°F (-4°C).Temperature
Setting in of December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 48.2°F (9°C) in November to a cold 36.1°F (2.3°C). December nights in Gladstone observe an average temperature dip to a freezing cold 24.8°F (-4°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 7.7 days and typically aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of rain.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Gladstone, during December, snow falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of snow. In Gladstone, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.6 days and aggregates up to 13.66" (347mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.6h.UV index
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Gladstone, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 36.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.8°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
Gladstone, 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 (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Gladstone, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 10mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Gladstone, IL
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Gladstone, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 1.46"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.46").
Average rainfall days in December
Gladstone, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Gladstone, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 2.05"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.06").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Gladstone, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 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
Gladstone, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min
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 36min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Gladstone, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Gladstone, IL
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Gladstone, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Gladstone, 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).
