December weather forecastJoy, IL
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Joy, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and an average high of 35.1°F (1.7°C).Temperature
Joy's weather changes with the onset of December, slightly falling from a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C) in November to a wintry 35.1°F (1.7°C). The nighttime temperature dips to a freezing cold 24.4°F (-4.2°C) on average during December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Joy, Illinois, is 81%.Rainfall
December is the month with the least rainfall in Joy. Rain falls for 5.5 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Joy, during December, snow falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 26.3 snowfall days, and 7.64" (194mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Joy, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.UV index
In Joy, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Joy, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 35.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.4°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 (16.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Joy, 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
Joy, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Joy, 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 (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Joy, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 0.67"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.67").
Average rainfall days in December
Joy, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Joy, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 0.98"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Joy, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 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
Joy, 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 30min
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 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Joy, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Joy, IL
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Joy, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 53
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 29).
Average visibility in December
Joy, 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).
