December weather forecast
Arthur, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Arthur, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and an average high of 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Temperature

A change in temperatures is noted as November gives way to December, with average highs reducing from a chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C) to a cold 38.5°F (3.6°C). Nighttime temperatures consistently average a subzero cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C) during December.

Humidity

In Arthur, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Arthur, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Arthur, Illinois, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.2 days and collects up to 22.4" (569mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Arthur. In Arthur, during December, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 25.8 snowfall days, and 6.38" (162mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:39 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Arthur 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 health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Arthur?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Arthur during December are 38.5°F (3.6°C) and 28.2°F (-2.1°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Arthur?

In Arthur, Illinois, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December in Arthur?

In Arthur, in December, during 8.5 rainfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Arthur?

In Arthur, Illinois, during December, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Arthur?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Arthur.

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

The average day length in December in Arthur, Illinois, is 9h and 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Arthur?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, in Arthur, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:39 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Arthur have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Arthur is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Arthur?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Arthur?

In Arthur, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Arthur, IL

Average temperature in December - Arthur, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Arthur, IL

Average pressure in December - Arthur, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Arthur, IL

Average wind speed in December - Arthur, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Arthur, IL

Average humidity in December - Arthur, 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 (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Arthur, IL

Average rainfall in December - Arthur, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.72").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and September (1.26").

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Average rainfall days in December
Arthur, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Arthur, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Arthur, IL

Average snowfall in December - Arthur, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.89").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Arthur, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Arthur, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 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
Arthur, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Arthur, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 24min).

  • 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 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Arthur, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Arthur, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Arthur, IL

Average UV index in December - Arthur, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Arthur, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Arthur, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Arthur, IL

Average visibility in December - Arthur, 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).

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