December weather forecastMurphysboro, IL
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Murphysboro, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43.7°F (6.5°C) and 31.8°F (-0.1°C).Temperature
December suggests a modest reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from a cool 54°F (12.2°C) in November to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C). During December nights, Murphysboro witnesses a consistent average temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout December, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Murphysboro, there are 158.6 rainfall days, and 34.69" (881mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Murphysboro, in December, snow falls for 3 days, with typically accumulated 1.26" (32mm) of snow. In Murphysboro, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.9 days and aggregates up to 5.71" (145mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine 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 hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Murphysboro, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 31.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Murphysboro, IL
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Murphysboro, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Murphysboro, IL
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Murphysboro, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 2.2"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").
Average rainfall days in December
Murphysboro, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Murphysboro, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 1.26"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Murphysboro, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 3 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (4.8 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
Murphysboro, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min
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 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Murphysboro, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Murphysboro, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Murphysboro, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Murphysboro, 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).
