December weather forecastRussell, IL
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Russell, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and max 34°F (1.1°C).Temperature
Russell's progression into December involves a drop in the average high-temperature, receding from a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C) in November to a cold 34°F (1.1°C). A modest decline from daytime high temperatures is noticed in December, marking the average low at a subzero cold 25.3°F (-3.7°C).Humidity
In Russell, Illinois, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall in Russell, Illinois, is December, when the rain falls for 8.1 days and typically collects 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Russell, in December, snow falls for 9.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.77" (45mm) of snow. In Russell, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 45.5 days and aggregates up to 9.37" (238mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of December in Russell, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:28 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Russell, the average sunshine in December is 4h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Russell. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Russell, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 34°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.3°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 (18.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Russell, IL
- Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Russell, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 11.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Russell, IL
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Russell, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 0.91"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and August (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.91").
Average rainfall days in December
Russell, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Russell, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 1.77"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Russell, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Russell, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Russell, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Russell, IL
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Russell, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 59
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Russell, 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).
