December weather forecast
Belle Prairie City, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Belle Prairie City, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between max 43.3°F (6.3°C) and min 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Temperature

Belle Prairie City's average high-temperature decreases in December, falling from a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) in November to a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C). Belle Prairie City records an average low of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) throughout the nights in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Belle Prairie City, Illinois, in December, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Belle Prairie City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143.1 days and collects up to 29.65" (753mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Belle Prairie City, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Belle Prairie City, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.7 days and aggregates up to 5.79" (147mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Belle Prairie City is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Belle Prairie City, 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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Belle Prairie City during December?

The high-temperature in Belle Prairie City during December is 43.3°F (6.3°C) and the low-temperature is 31.3°F (-0.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Belle Prairie City?

The average relative humidity in December in Belle Prairie City is 78%.

How much does it rain in Belle Prairie City in December?

In Belle Prairie City, during December, the rain falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Belle Prairie City?

In Belle Prairie City, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Belle Prairie City?

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

How many hours of daylight does Belle Prairie City have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 34min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Belle Prairie City?

On the first day of December in Belle Prairie City, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Belle Prairie City?

The average sunshine duration in December in Belle Prairie City, Illinois, is 4.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Belle Prairie City?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Belle Prairie City?

In Belle Prairie City, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Belle Prairie City, IL

Average temperature in December - Belle Prairie City, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Belle Prairie City, IL

Average pressure in December - Belle Prairie City, 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
Belle Prairie City, IL

Average wind speed in December - Belle Prairie City, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (9.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Belle Prairie City, IL

Average humidity in December - Belle Prairie City, 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
Belle Prairie City, IL

Average rainfall in December - Belle Prairie City, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

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Average rainfall days in December
Belle Prairie City, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Belle Prairie City, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Belle Prairie City, IL

Average snowfall in December - Belle Prairie City, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Belle Prairie City, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Belle Prairie City, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 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
Belle Prairie City, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Belle Prairie City, 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 4min

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 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Belle Prairie City, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Belle Prairie City, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Belle Prairie City, IL

Average UV index in December - Belle Prairie City, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Belle Prairie City, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Belle Prairie City, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Belle Prairie City, IL

Average visibility in December - Belle Prairie City, 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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