December weather forecastGolden, IL
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Golden, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.5°F (3.6°C) and 26.8°F (-2.9°C).Temperature
December implies a gentle temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's cool 50.2°F (10.1°C) to a cold 38.5°F (3.6°C). The average temperature drops to a freezing cold 26.8°F (-2.9°C) during the night in the month of December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 5.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of rain.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Golden, during December, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 27.6 snowfall days, and 7.95" (202mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Golden, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Average temperature in December
Golden, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 38.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 26.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Golden, IL
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Golden, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Golden, IL
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Golden, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 1.02"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.02").
Average rainfall days in December
Golden, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Golden, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 1.46"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Golden, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 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, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min
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 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Golden, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Golden, 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
Golden, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Golden, 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).
