December weather forecastOtterville, IL

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Otterville, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and an average high of 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from November's fresh 51.8°F (11°C) to an icy 40.6°F (4.8°C). Otterville reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Otterville, in December, during 7.5 rainfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Otterville, Illinois, during the entire year, the rain falls for 136.5 days and collects up to 23.11" (587mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 4.4 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated. In Otterville, during the entire year, snow falls for 20.9 days and aggregates up to 6.26" (159mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Otterville is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Otterville 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 hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Otterville, is 40.6°F (4.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 29.3°F (-1.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 93.2°F (34°C).

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

In December, the rain falls for 7.5 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Otterville, in December, during 4.4 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

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

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

In Otterville, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Otterville, IL

  • Average high temperature in December: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Otterville, IL

  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Otterville, IL

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Otterville, IL

  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Otterville, IL

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
Otterville, IL

  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Otterville, IL

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Otterville, IL

  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.2 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
Otterville, 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 54min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Otterville, IL

  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Otterville, 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
Otterville, IL

  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

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

Average visibility in December
Otterville, 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).