December weather forecastArthur, IL
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Arthur, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 38.5°F (3.6°C) and an average low of 28.2°F (-2.1°C).Temperature
Arthur in December experiences a subtle temperature decline, with average high-temperatures reducing from a chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C) in November to a cold 38.5°F (3.6°C). During the month of December, the nighttime temperature falls to an average of 28.2°F (-2.1°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In Arthur, in December, during 8.5 rainfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 144.2 rainfall days, and 22.4" (569mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Arthur, in December, during 5.5 snowfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Arthur, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.8 days and aggregates up to 6.38" (162mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, 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, in Arthur, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:39 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Arthur, the average sunshine in December is 4.6h.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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Arthur, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min
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 36min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).





