December weather forecastMount Olive, IL

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mount Olive, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 40.3°F (4.6°C) and min 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Temperature

December brings a drop in Mount Olive's average high-temperature, falling from a fresh 51.6°F (10.9°C) in November to a cold 40.3°F (4.6°C). Mount Olive observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) during the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Mount Olive, in December, it is raining for 6.7 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated 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

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 3.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

Daylight

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

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Mount Olive, records 40.3°F (4.6°C), while the low-temperature is 29.1°F (-1.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 91.4°F (33°C).

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

In Mount Olive, in December, it is raining for 6.7 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

In Mount Olive, in December, snow falls for 3.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

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

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, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

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

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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).

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).

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).

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%).

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").

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).

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").

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 sunshine in December
Mount Olive, IL

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min

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 48min

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).