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
December is characterized by a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a cool 52.2°F (11.2°C) in November to an icy 41.4°F (5.2°C). The average nighttime temperature lowers to a freezing cold 29.8°F (-1.2°C) throughout December.Humidity
In Wood River, Illinois, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.Rainfall
In Wood River, in December, during 6.7 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Wood River, there are 138 rainfall days, and 23.9" (607mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Wood River, Illinois, in December, during 3.8 snowfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Wood River, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.6 days and aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of December, in Wood River, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Wood River, Illinois, is 4.8h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Wood River are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Wood River, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 41.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°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 (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Wood River, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Wood River, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Wood River, IL
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Wood River, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 1.38"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.14").
Average rainfall days in December
Wood River, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Wood River, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 0.91"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Wood River, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Wood River, 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 5min
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).
Average sunshine days in December
Wood River, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Wood River, IL
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Wood River, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Wood River, 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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