December weather forecastSouth Pekin, IL
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in South Pekin, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and an average high of 36.9°F (2.7°C).Temperature
The start of December involves a temperature drop, moving from a chilly 48.6°F (9.2°C) in November to a wintry 36.9°F (2.7°C). During December, South Pekin's temperature averages to a freezing cold 26.2°F (-3.2°C) at night.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 79%.Rainfall
December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.1 days and accumulates 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 6.4 days. Throughout December, 1.85" (47mm) of snow is accumulated. In South Pekin, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.9 days and aggregates up to 12.24" (311mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
South Pekin, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 36.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 26.2°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 (19°F).
Average pressure in December
South Pekin, 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
South Pekin, 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
South Pekin, IL
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
South Pekin, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 1.54"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.54").
Average rainfall days in December
South Pekin, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
South Pekin, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 1.85"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
South Pekin, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.6 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
South Pekin, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
South Pekin, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).
Average UV index in December
South Pekin, IL
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
South Pekin, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
South Pekin, 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).
