December weather forecastMetropolis, IL
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Metropolis, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 33.3°F (0.7°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C).Temperature
December ushers in a slight temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's fresh 54.9°F (12.7°C) to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). December nights are marked by an average temperature drop to a wintry 33.3°F (0.7°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In Metropolis, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Metropolis, Illinois, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.7 days and collects up to 36.73" (933mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 2 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 12.9 snowfall days, and 4.33" (110mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. 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: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Metropolis, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 33.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28°F).
Average pressure in December
Metropolis, IL
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Metropolis, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, March and April (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Metropolis, IL
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Metropolis, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 3.03"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").
Average rainfall days in December
Metropolis, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (10.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Metropolis, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 0.47"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Metropolis, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Metropolis, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 54min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Metropolis, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).
Average UV index in December
Metropolis, IL
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Metropolis, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in December
Metropolis, 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).
