December weather forecast
Mount Olive, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Mount Olive, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average high of 40.3°F (4.6°C) and an average low of 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Temperature

Transition from November to December is accompanied by a temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a cool 51.6°F (10.9°C) to a wintry 40.3°F (4.6°C). Mount Olive throughout December, records an average low-temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Mount Olive is 78%.

Rainfall

In Mount Olive, Illinois, during December, the rain falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation. In Mount Olive, during the entire year, the rain falls for 121.4 days and collects up to 14.72" (374mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Mount Olive is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Mount Olive, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Mount Olive in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Mount Olive are 40.3°F (4.6°C) and 29.1°F (-1.6°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Mount Olive?

In December, the average relative humidity in Mount Olive is 78%.

How much does it rain in Mount Olive in December?

In Mount Olive, in December, during 6.7 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Mount Olive?

The month with the most snowfall in Mount Olive, Illinois, is December, when snow falls for 3.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Mount Olive in December?

In December, it is snowing for 3.8 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mount Olive?

December has the shortest days of the year in Mount Olive, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Mount Olive?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Mount Olive?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, in Mount Olive, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Mount Olive?

The average sunshine duration in December in Mount Olive, Illinois, is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Mount Olive?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Mount Olive?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Mount Olive, Illinois, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mount Olive, IL

Average temperature in December - Mount Olive, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Mount Olive, IL

Average pressure in December - Mount Olive, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Mount Olive, IL

Average wind speed in December - Mount Olive, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Mount Olive, IL

Average humidity in December - Mount Olive, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Mount Olive, IL

Average rainfall in December - Mount Olive, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in December
Mount Olive, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Mount Olive, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Mount Olive, IL

Average snowfall in December - Mount Olive, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Mount Olive, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Mount Olive, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mount Olive, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mount Olive, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Mount Olive, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Mount Olive, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Mount Olive, IL

Average UV index in December - Mount Olive, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Mount Olive, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Mount Olive, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Mount Olive, IL

Average visibility in December - Mount Olive, 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).

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