December weather forecast
Old Gilchrist, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Old Gilchrist, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

December's arrival coincides with a drop in the average high-temperature, decreasing from November's frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C) to a wintry 35.1°F (1.7°C). Old Gilchrist, in December, witnesses an average low-temperature of 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 5.5 days and typically collects 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Old Gilchrist, Illinois, during December, snow falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Old Gilchrist, there are 26.3 snowfall days, and 7.64" (194mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Old Gilchrist is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Old Gilchrist, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Old Gilchrist is 4.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Old Gilchrist is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. 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 Old Gilchrist in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Old Gilchrist, records 35.1°F (1.7°C), while the low-temperature is 24.4°F (-4.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Old Gilchrist?

In Old Gilchrist, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

What is the driest month in Old Gilchrist?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 5.5 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Old Gilchrist?

In December, in Old Gilchrist, Illinois, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Old Gilchrist in December?

In Old Gilchrist, Illinois, during December, snow falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Old Gilchrist?

The month with the shortest days in Old Gilchrist, Illinois, is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Old Gilchrist?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Old Gilchrist?

On the first day of December in Old Gilchrist, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Old Gilchrist have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

How high is the UV index in December in Old Gilchrist?

In Old Gilchrist, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Old Gilchrist, IL

Average temperature in December - Old Gilchrist, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Old Gilchrist, IL

Average pressure in December - Old Gilchrist, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Old Gilchrist, IL

Average wind speed in December - Old Gilchrist, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Old Gilchrist, IL

Average humidity in December - Old Gilchrist, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Old Gilchrist, IL

Average rainfall in December - Old Gilchrist, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in December
Old Gilchrist, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Old Gilchrist, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Old Gilchrist, IL

Average snowfall in December - Old Gilchrist, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Old Gilchrist, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Old Gilchrist, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 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
Old Gilchrist, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Old Gilchrist, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Old Gilchrist, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Old Gilchrist, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Old Gilchrist, IL

Average UV index in December - Old Gilchrist, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Old Gilchrist, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Old Gilchrist, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Old Gilchrist, IL

Average visibility in December - Old Gilchrist, IL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (5mi).

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