December weather forecast
Benton, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Benton, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43.7°F (6.5°C) and 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Temperature

With December's arrival, Benton's weather changes as the average high-temperature falls from a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C) in November to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C). An average nighttime temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) is observed during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, in Benton, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout December, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 167.2 rainfall days, and 37.68" (957mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Benton, Illinois, are January through April, October through December. In Benton, during December, snow falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of snow. In Benton, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.8 days and aggregates up to 6.57" (167mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Benton.
On the first day of December in Benton, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Benton, Illinois, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Benton in December?

Benton in December has an average high-temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Benton?

The average relative humidity in December in Benton, Illinois, is 78%.

How much does it rain in Benton in December?

In December, in Benton, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout December, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Benton?

In December, in Benton, it is snowing for 4.1 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Benton?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Benton have in December?

In December, the average day length in Benton is 9h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Benton?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Benton?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Benton?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Benton?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Benton is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Benton, IL

Average temperature in December - Benton, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Benton, IL

Average pressure in December - Benton, 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
Benton, IL

Average wind speed in December - Benton, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Benton, IL

Average humidity in December - Benton, 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
Benton, IL

Average rainfall in December - Benton, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.92").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

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Average rainfall days in December
Benton, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Benton, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Benton, IL

Average snowfall in December - Benton, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Benton, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Benton, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.1 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
Benton, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Benton, 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 5min

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 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Benton, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Benton, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Benton, IL

Average UV index in December - Benton, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Benton, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Benton, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Benton, IL

Average visibility in December - Benton, 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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