Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The move into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's cool 51.4°F (10.8°C) to a wintry 40.6°F (4.8°C). An average minimum temperature of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) marks the month of December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 78%.Rainfall
In December, in Saint Elmo, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Saint Elmo, Illinois, there are 139.3 rainfall days, and 23.94" (608mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. The month with the most snowfall in Saint Elmo is December, when snow falls for 3.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Saint Elmo.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Saint Elmo, Illinois, is 4.6h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Frequently asked questions
How cold does it get in Saint Elmo in December?
What is the average humidity in December in Saint Elmo?
How many days does it rain in December in Saint Elmo?
When does it snow the most in Saint Elmo?
How many days does it snow in December in Saint Elmo?
What is the month with the shortest days in Saint Elmo?
What is the average length of the day in December in Saint Elmo?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Saint Elmo?
How long on average sun shines in December in Saint Elmo?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Saint Elmo?
What is the UV index reading in December in Saint Elmo?
Average temperature in December
Saint Elmo, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 40.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 29.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Saint Elmo, 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 (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Saint Elmo, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).
Average humidity in December
Saint Elmo, IL
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Saint Elmo, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 1.5"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and June (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.18").
Average rainfall days in December
Saint Elmo, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Saint Elmo, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 1.65"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Saint Elmo, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.7 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
Saint Elmo, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min
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 4min
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 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Saint Elmo, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.2 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (19.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (12.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Saint Elmo, 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
Saint Elmo, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Saint Elmo, 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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