December weather forecastDale, IL
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Dale, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 43.3°F (6.3°C) and min 31.3°F (-0.4°C).Temperature
The arrival of December corresponds with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) to a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C). Dale witnesses an average low-temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) throughout the month of December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In December, in Dale, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout December, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Dale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143.1 days and collects up to 29.65" (753mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Dale, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Dale, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.7 days and aggregates up to 5.79" (147mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, in Dale, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.6h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Dale. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Dale, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 43.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 31.3°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 (25.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Dale, 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
Dale, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (9.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).
Average humidity in December
Dale, IL
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Dale, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 2.2"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").
Average rainfall days in December
Dale, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (8.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Dale, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 1.38"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Dale, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 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
Dale, 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 36min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Dale, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Dale, 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
Dale, 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, July and August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Dale, 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).
