December weather forecastBenld, IL

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Benld, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 40.3°F (4.6°C) and an average low of 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Temperature

December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, from November's fresh 51.6°F (10.9°C) to a cold 40.3°F (4.6°C). Throughout the nights in December, an average low-temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) is noted.

Humidity

In Benld, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Benld, in December, it is raining for 6.7 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Benld, during the entire year, the rain falls for 121.4 days and collects up to 14.72" (374mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Benld.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of December, in Benld, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Benld, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 40.3°F (4.6°C) and 29.1°F (-1.6°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

In Benld, in December, during 6.7 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

In December, it is snowing for 3.8 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Benld is 4.8h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Benld, IL

  • Average high temperature in December: 40.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Benld, IL

  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Benld, IL

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Benld, IL

  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Benld, IL

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Benld, IL

  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Benld, IL

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Benld, IL

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 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
Benld, IL

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 48min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Benld, IL

  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Benld, 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
Benld, IL

  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Benld, 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).