December weather forecastLehigh, IL
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Lehigh, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.3°F (2.4°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C).Temperature
The transition into December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 47.5°F (8.6°C) in November to an icy 36.3°F (2.4°C). During December, the average low-temperature is recorded at a freezing cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Lehigh is 81%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 142.1 rainfall days, and 22.56" (573mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Lehigh are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 39 snowfall days, and 9.02" (229mm) 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 6:58 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:33 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Lehigh, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In December, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Lehigh, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 36.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Lehigh, IL
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Lehigh, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Lehigh, IL
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Lehigh, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 1.14"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.06").
Average rainfall days in December
Lehigh, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Lehigh, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 1.54"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Lehigh, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 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
Lehigh, 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 18min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Lehigh, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Lehigh, IL
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Lehigh, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in December
Lehigh, IL
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).
