December weather forecast
Pocahontas, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Pocahontas, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and an average high of 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

The start of December involves a temperature drop, moving from a cool 51.8°F (11°C) in November to an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C). An average low-temperature of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) is anticipated throughout the nights in Pocahontas during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Pocahontas, in December, it is raining for 7.2 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Pocahontas, there are 137.9 rainfall days, and 24.88" (632mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Pocahontas, Illinois. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.1 days and accumulates 1.89" (48mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Pocahontas, Illinois.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Pocahontas?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Pocahontas, is 41.5°F (5.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 29.8°F (-1.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Pocahontas?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in Pocahontas in December?

In Pocahontas, Illinois, in December, during 7.2 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Pocahontas?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 4.1 days and typically aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Pocahontas?

In Pocahontas, in December, snow falls for 4.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.89" (48mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Pocahontas?

The month with the shortest days in Pocahontas, Illinois, is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Pocahontas have in December?

The average day length in December in Pocahontas, Illinois, is 9h and 30min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Pocahontas?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, in Pocahontas, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Pocahontas have in December?

In Pocahontas, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Pocahontas?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Pocahontas?

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

Average temperature in December - Pocahontas, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Pocahontas, IL

Average pressure in December - Pocahontas, IL
  • 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 (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Pocahontas, IL

Average wind speed in December - Pocahontas, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Pocahontas, IL

Average humidity in December - Pocahontas, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Pocahontas, IL

Average rainfall in December - Pocahontas, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.26").

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Average rainfall days in December
Pocahontas, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Pocahontas, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Pocahontas, IL

Average snowfall in December - Pocahontas, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.89").
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
Pocahontas, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Pocahontas, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.8 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
Pocahontas, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pocahontas, IL
  • 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 month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Pocahontas, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Pocahontas, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Pocahontas, IL

Average UV index in December - Pocahontas, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Pocahontas, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Pocahontas, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Pocahontas, IL

Average visibility in December - Pocahontas, 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).

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