December weather forecast
Bluff Springs, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Bluff Springs, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average high of 38.7°F (3.7°C) and an average low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

December weather is marked by a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 50.4°F (10.2°C) in November to a wintry 38.7°F (3.7°C). An average low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) is noted in Bluff Springs during the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.6 days and accumulates 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 6.3 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 31.2 snowfall days, and 11.85" (301mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Bluff Springs. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Bluff Springs during December?

During December, Bluff Springs experiences an average high-temperature of 38.7°F (3.7°C) and a low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Bluff Springs?

In December, the average relative humidity in Bluff Springs, Illinois, is 78%.

What is the driest month in Bluff Springs?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 8.6 days and typically collects 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Bluff Springs in December?

In December, in Bluff Springs, Illinois, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout December, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Bluff Springs in December?

In December, in Bluff Springs, it is snowing for 6.3 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Bluff Springs?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Bluff Springs, Illinois.

What is the average length of the day in December in Bluff Springs?

The average day length in December in Bluff Springs is 9h and 23min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Bluff Springs?

On the first day of December in Bluff Springs, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Bluff Springs have in December?

In Bluff Springs, Illinois, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Bluff Springs?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Bluff Springs?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Bluff Springs, Illinois, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Bluff Springs, IL

Average temperature in December - Bluff Springs, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Bluff Springs, IL

Average pressure in December - Bluff Springs, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Bluff Springs, IL

Average wind speed in December - Bluff Springs, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Bluff Springs, IL

Average humidity in December - Bluff Springs, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Bluff Springs, IL

Average rainfall in December - Bluff Springs, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.61").

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Average rainfall days in December
Bluff Springs, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Bluff Springs, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Bluff Springs, IL

Average snowfall in December - Bluff Springs, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Bluff Springs, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Bluff Springs, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 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
Bluff Springs, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bluff Springs, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Bluff Springs, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Bluff Springs, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Bluff Springs, IL

Average UV index in December - Bluff Springs, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Bluff Springs, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Bluff Springs, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Bluff Springs, IL

Average visibility in December - Bluff Springs, IL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (5mi).

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