December weather forecastPeoria Heights, IL
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Peoria Heights, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and 36.5°F (2.5°C).Temperature
Peoria Heights's weather changes with the onset of December, slightly falling from a chilly 48.4°F (9.1°C) in November to an icy 36.5°F (2.5°C). Throughout December, a steady low-temperature average of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) is noted.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
In Peoria Heights, Illinois, during December, the rain falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 129.2 rainfall days, and 17.24" (438mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Peoria Heights, in December, snow falls for 5.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.18" (30mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 26.7 snowfall days, and 7.09" (180mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Peoria Heights, the average sunshine in December is 4.4h.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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Peoria Heights, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Peoria Heights, 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 (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Peoria Heights, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Peoria Heights, IL
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Peoria Heights, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 0.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").
Average rainfall days in December
Peoria Heights, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Peoria Heights, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 1.18"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Peoria Heights, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 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
Peoria Heights, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Peoria Heights, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Peoria Heights, IL
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are 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
Peoria Heights, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Peoria Heights, IL
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).
