December weather forecast
Carbon Cliff, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Carbon Cliff, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Temperature

In Carbon Cliff, the average high-temperature in December drops from a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C) in November to a cold 34.5°F (1.4°C). In Carbon Cliff, the average low-temperature during the month of December is a subzero cold 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Humidity

In Carbon Cliff, Illinois, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall in Carbon Cliff, Illinois. Rain falls for 4.1 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, September through December. In December, in Carbon Cliff, it is snowing for 5 days. Throughout December, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is accumulated. In Carbon Cliff, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.5 days and aggregates up to 4.09" (104mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Carbon Cliff.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Carbon Cliff, the average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

UV index

In Carbon Cliff, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Carbon Cliff in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 34.5°F (1.4°C) and a low-temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Carbon Cliff?

The average relative humidity in December in Carbon Cliff, Illinois, is 81%.

What is the driest month in Carbon Cliff?

The month with the least rainfall in Carbon Cliff is December, when the rain falls for 4.1 days and typically collects 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Carbon Cliff?

In Carbon Cliff, during December, the rain falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Carbon Cliff in December?

In December, in Carbon Cliff, Illinois, it is snowing for 5 days. Throughout December, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Carbon Cliff?

The month with the shortest days in Carbon Cliff is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Carbon Cliff have in December?

In December, the average day length in Carbon Cliff is 9h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Carbon Cliff?

On the first day of December in Carbon Cliff, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Carbon Cliff?

In Carbon Cliff, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Carbon Cliff?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Carbon Cliff, Illinois, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Carbon Cliff, IL

Average temperature in December - Carbon Cliff, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Carbon Cliff, IL

Average pressure in December - Carbon Cliff, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Carbon Cliff, IL

Average wind speed in December - Carbon Cliff, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Carbon Cliff, IL

Average humidity in December - Carbon Cliff, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Carbon Cliff, IL

Average rainfall in December - Carbon Cliff, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in December
Carbon Cliff, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Carbon Cliff, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Carbon Cliff, IL

Average snowfall in December - Carbon Cliff, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Carbon Cliff, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Carbon Cliff, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Carbon Cliff, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Carbon Cliff, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Carbon Cliff, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Carbon Cliff, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Carbon Cliff, IL

Average UV index in December - Carbon Cliff, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Carbon Cliff, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Carbon Cliff, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Carbon Cliff, IL

Average visibility in December - Carbon Cliff, 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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