December weather forecastButler, IL
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Butler, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and max 40.3°F (4.6°C).Temperature
The move into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's cool 51.4°F (10.8°C) to an icy 40.3°F (4.6°C). The average temperature during December nights dips to a subzero cold 28.9°F (-1.7°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 78%.Rainfall
In Butler, during December, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation. In Butler, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.5 days and collects up to 24.33" (618mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Butler, in December, during 4.5 snowfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 20.6 snowfall days, and 6.3" (160mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December in Butler, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Butler, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 40.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Butler, 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
Butler, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Butler, 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%).
Average rainfall in December
Butler, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 1.5"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.34").
Average rainfall days in December
Butler, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Butler, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 1.57"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Butler, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.2 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
Butler, 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 month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Butler, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Butler, 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
Butler, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Butler, 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).
