December weather forecastOraville, IL

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Oraville, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and an average low of 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of December, the average high-temperature shows a decrease, transitioning from a cool 54°F (12.2°C) in November to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C). The temperature dips to an average of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In Oraville, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Oraville, during December, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158.6 rainfall days, and 34.69" (881mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Oraville, in December, snow falls for 3 days, with typically accumulated 1.26" (32mm) of snow. In Oraville, 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 7:13 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Oraville, 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Oraville, 43.7°F (6.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 31.8°F (-0.1°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 96.8°F (36°C).

In Oraville, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

In Oraville, in December, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Oraville, in December, during 3 snowfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 9h and 35min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

In Oraville, 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 value 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
Oraville, 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
Oraville, 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
Oraville, 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
Oraville, 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
Oraville, 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
Oraville, 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
Oraville, 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
Oraville, 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
Oraville, 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
Oraville, 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
Oraville, 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
Oraville, 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
Oraville, 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).