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 arrival of December corresponds with a temperature reduction, down from November's cool 53.4°F (11.9°C) to a wintry 42.6°F (5.9°C). Nighttime temperatures in Fairview Heights consistently average a subzero cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C) during December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Fairview Heights is 76%.Rainfall
In Fairview Heights, in December, it is raining for 8.4 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Fairview Heights, there are 147.1 rainfall days, and 35.43" (900mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Fairview Heights are January through March, November and December. In December, in Fairview Heights, Illinois, it is snowing for 4 days. Throughout December, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is accumulated. In Fairview Heights, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.1 days and aggregates up to 8.11" (206mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December in Fairview Heights, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Fairview Heights, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.UV index
January, February 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 minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in Fairview Heights in December?
What is the average humidity in December in Fairview Heights?
How much does it rain in Fairview Heights in December?
How much does it snow in Fairview Heights in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in Fairview Heights?
What is the average length of the day in December in Fairview Heights?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Fairview Heights?
How many hours of sunshine does Fairview Heights have in December?
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Fairview Heights?
What is the UV index reading in December in Fairview Heights?
Average temperature in December
Fairview Heights, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 42.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Fairview Heights, 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
Fairview Heights, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 8.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Fairview Heights, IL
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Fairview Heights, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 2.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.93").
Average rainfall days in December
Fairview Heights, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Fairview Heights, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 2.01"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Fairview Heights, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fairview Heights, 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 4min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Fairview Heights, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Fairview Heights, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Fairview Heights, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Fairview Heights, 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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