December weather forecastBelvidere, IL
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Belvidere, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and 32.4°F (0.2°C).Temperature
The onset of December results in a decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a frosty 44.6°F (7°C) in November to a cold 32.4°F (0.2°C). Throughout December nights, Belvidere experiences a consistent temperature average of 22.3°F (-5.4°C).Humidity
In Belvidere, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 8.2 days. Throughout December, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Belvidere, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154 days and collects up to 30.47" (774mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Belvidere, in December, snow falls for 10.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.6" (66mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 45.3 snowfall days, and 17.28" (439mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:33 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4h.UV index
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. 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: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Belvidere, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 32.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 22.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Belvidere, IL
- Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Belvidere, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Belvidere, IL
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Belvidere, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 1.54"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.46").
Average rainfall days in December
Belvidere, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Belvidere, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 2.6"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.35").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Belvidere, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.6 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
Belvidere, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Belvidere, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Belvidere, IL
- Average UV index in December: 1
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Belvidere, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 59
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in December
Belvidere, IL
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July, August and September (5mi).
