December weather forecast
Zeigler, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Zeigler, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 43.7°F (6.5°C) and 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Temperature

December's onset brings a slight change in high-temperatures, falling from a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C) in November to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C). In Zeigler, an average low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) is recorded during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In December, in Zeigler, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout December, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Zeigler, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.2 days and collects up to 37.68" (957mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Zeigler, in December, snow falls for 4.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.34" (34mm) of snow. In Zeigler, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.8 days and aggregates up to 6.57" (167mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Zeigler is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Zeigler is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Zeigler are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Zeigler?

In Zeigler, 43.7°F (6.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 31.5°F (-0.3°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is estimated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Zeigler?

In Zeigler, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Zeigler?

In December, in Zeigler, Illinois, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout December, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Zeigler?

In Zeigler, Illinois, during December, snow falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Zeigler?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Zeigler.

What is the average length of the day in December in Zeigler?

In Zeigler, Illinois, the average day length in December is 9h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Zeigler?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, in Zeigler, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Zeigler?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Zeigler?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Zeigler?

In Zeigler, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Zeigler, IL

Average temperature in December - Zeigler, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Zeigler, IL

Average pressure in December - Zeigler, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Zeigler, IL

Average wind speed in December - Zeigler, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Zeigler, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Zeigler, IL

Average rainfall in December - Zeigler, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.92").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

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Average rainfall days in December
Zeigler, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Zeigler, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Zeigler, IL

Average snowfall in December - Zeigler, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Zeigler, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.1 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
Zeigler, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Zeigler, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Zeigler, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Zeigler, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Zeigler, IL

Average UV index in December - Zeigler, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Zeigler, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Zeigler, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Zeigler, IL

Average visibility in December - Zeigler, 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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