December weather forecastBurnt Prairie, IL
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Burnt Prairie, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43.5°F (6.4°C) and an average low of 32.2°F (0.1°C).Temperature
The onset of December coincides with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a fresh 53.6°F (12°C) in November to a frosty 43.5°F (6.4°C). During December, the temperature tends to dip to an average of 32.2°F (0.1°C) at night.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In Burnt Prairie, in December, it is raining for 6.2 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Burnt Prairie, during the entire year, the rain falls for 100.2 days and collects up to 8.7" (221mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 1.9 days. Throughout December, 0.12" (3mm) of snow is accumulated. In Burnt Prairie, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.1 days and aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Burnt Prairie, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 43.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 32.2°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 (26.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Burnt Prairie, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Burnt Prairie, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).
Average humidity in December
Burnt Prairie, IL
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).
Average rainfall in December
Burnt Prairie, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.28").
Average rainfall days in December
Burnt Prairie, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Burnt Prairie, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 0.12"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Burnt Prairie, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Burnt Prairie, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min
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 42min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Burnt Prairie, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Burnt Prairie, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Burnt Prairie, 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 and August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Burnt Prairie, 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).
