December weather forecast
O'Fallon, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in O'Fallon, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Temperature

December comes with a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from November's fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C) to a cold 42.6°F (5.9°C). During December, O'Fallon sees a mean low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 4.6 days and typically collects 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In O'Fallon, in December, snow falls for 2.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 13.3 snowfall days, and 1.14" (29mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, 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 4:38 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

In O'Fallon, Illinois, the average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in O'Fallon are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in O'Fallon in December?

During December, O'Fallon experiences an average high-temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C) and a low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is calculated to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in O'Fallon?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

What is the driest month in O'Fallon?

December is the month with the least rainfall in O'Fallon, Illinois. Rain falls for 4.6 days and accumulates 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in O'Fallon?

In O'Fallon, in December, during 4.6 rainfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in O'Fallon in December?

In O'Fallon, during December, snow falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in O'Fallon?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in O'Fallon, Illinois.

How many hours of daylight does O'Fallon have in December?

In December, the average day length in O'Fallon is 9h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in O'Fallon?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, in O'Fallon, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in O'Fallon?

In December, the average sunshine duration in O'Fallon is 4.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in O'Fallon?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in O'Fallon, Illinois.

How high is the UV index in December in O'Fallon?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
O'Fallon, IL

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  • Average high temperature in December: 42.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
O'Fallon, IL

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  • 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 (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
O'Fallon, IL

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  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
O'Fallon, IL

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  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, July and August (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
O'Fallon, IL

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  • Average rainfall in December: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.31").

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Average rainfall days in December
O'Fallon, IL

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  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
O'Fallon, IL

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  • Average snowfall in December: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.51").
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
O'Fallon, IL

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  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
O'Fallon, IL

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  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
O'Fallon, IL

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  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (15.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
O'Fallon, IL

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  • 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
O'Fallon, IL

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  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
O'Fallon, IL

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  • 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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