December weather forecastGolden Gate, IL
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Golden Gate, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 43.2°F (6.2°C) and 31.3°F (-0.4°C).Temperature
Golden Gate in December demonstrates a small temperature transition, adjusting from an average high of a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) in November to a frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C). Golden Gate cools down to an average low-temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) throughout the month of December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 78%.Rainfall
In Golden Gate, during December, the rain falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation. In Golden Gate, Illinois, during the entire year, the rain falls for 109.3 days and collects up to 10.83" (275mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Golden Gate, in December, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Golden Gate, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.4 days and aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.6h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Golden Gate, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 43.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 31.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).
Average pressure in December
Golden Gate, IL
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Golden Gate, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Golden Gate, IL
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Golden Gate, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 0.75"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.47").
Average rainfall days in December
Golden Gate, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Golden Gate, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 0.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Golden Gate, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 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
Golden Gate, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Golden Gate, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 22.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (14.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Golden Gate, IL
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Golden Gate, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Golden Gate, 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).
