December weather forecastMarquette Heights, IL
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Marquette Heights, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.9°F (2.7°C) and 26.2°F (-3.2°C).Temperature
The move into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's chilly 48.6°F (9.2°C) to a cold 36.9°F (2.7°C). Marquette Heights, during the nights of December, experiences an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 26.2°F (-3.2°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 8.1 days and typically collects 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Marquette Heights, Illinois, during December, snow falls for 6.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of snow. In Marquette Heights, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.9 days and aggregates up to 12.24" (311mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Marquette Heights are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Marquette Heights, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 36.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 26.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).
Average pressure in December
Marquette Heights, 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 (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Marquette Heights, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Marquette Heights, IL
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Marquette Heights, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 1.54"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.54").
Average rainfall days in December
Marquette Heights, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Marquette Heights, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 1.85"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Marquette Heights, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.6 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
Marquette Heights, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min
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 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Marquette Heights, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).
Average UV index in December
Marquette Heights, IL
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Marquette Heights, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Marquette Heights, 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).
