December weather forecastMedia, IL
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Media, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.8°F (-4°C) and max 36.1°F (2.3°C).Temperature
In December, the meteorological conditions alter, with the average high-temperature shifting from a chilly 48.2°F (9°C) in November to a cold 36.1°F (2.3°C). Throughout December, Media encounters an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 24.8°F (-4°C).Humidity
In Media, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 7.7 days and accumulates 1.46" (37mm) of rain.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 6.9 days. Throughout December, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is accumulated. In Media, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.6 days and aggregates up to 13.66" (347mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Media.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.6h.UV index
In Media, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Media, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 36.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.8°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 (17.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Media, 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
Media, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 10mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Media, IL
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Media, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 1.46"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.46").
Average rainfall days in December
Media, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Media, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 2.05"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.06").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Media, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 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
Media, 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 36min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Media, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Media, IL
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Media, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 52
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 30).
Average visibility in December
Media, 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).
