December weather forecastAtkinson, IL
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Atkinson, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 24.1°F (-4.4°C) and 34.5°F (1.4°C).Temperature
Onset of December witnesses a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C) in November to a cold 34.5°F (1.4°C). Atkinson's average low-temperature in the month of December is recorded at a subzero cold 24.1°F (-4.4°C).Humidity
In Atkinson, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.Rainfall
January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 5.5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of rain.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Atkinson, during December, snow falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 29.3 snowfall days, and 6.54" (166mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of December, in Atkinson, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.3h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Atkinson, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 34.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16°F).
Average pressure in December
Atkinson, IL
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Atkinson, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Atkinson, IL
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Atkinson, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 0.63"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.48").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.63").
Average rainfall days in December
Atkinson, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Atkinson, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 0.94"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Atkinson, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 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
Atkinson, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Atkinson, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).
Average UV index in December
Atkinson, IL
- Average UV index in December: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Atkinson, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Atkinson, 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).
