December weather forecastDakota, IL
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Dakota, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and max 32°F (0°C).Temperature
In December, the meteorological conditions alter, with the average high-temperature shifting from a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C) in November to an icy 32°F (0°C). Dakota's average low-temperature in the month of December is recorded at a subzero cold 21.6°F (-5.8°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall in Dakota is December, when the rain falls for 6.8 days and typically collects 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Dakota, it is snowing for 8.2 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is accumulated. In Dakota, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.8 days and aggregates up to 10.43" (265mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:35 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In December, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Average temperature in December
Dakota, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 32°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 21.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Dakota, IL
- Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Dakota, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Dakota, IL
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Dakota, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 0.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.83").
Average rainfall days in December
Dakota, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Dakota, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 1.34"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.99").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Dakota, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 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
Dakota, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Dakota, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Dakota, IL
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Dakota, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 59
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Dakota, IL
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July and August (5mi).
