December weather forecast
Dalton City, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dalton City, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Temperature

With December's onset, the weather shows a temperature decrease, transitioning from a chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C) in November to a wintry 38.5°F (3.6°C). In December, the recorded average low-temperature in Dalton City is a freezing cold 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Dalton City are February and December Rain falls for 7.1 days and accumulates 0.87" (22mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Dalton City are January through April, November and December. In Dalton City, Illinois, in December, during 5.3 snowfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Dalton City, during the entire year, snow falls for 23.1 days and aggregates up to 5.67" (144mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of December, in Dalton City, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Dalton City, the average sunshine in December 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. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Dalton City in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Dalton City are 38.5°F (3.6°C) and 27.9°F (-2.3°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Dalton City?

The average relative humidity in December in Dalton City, Illinois, is 79%.

What is the driest month in Dalton City?

The months with the least rainfall in Dalton City, Illinois, are February and December Rain falls for 7.1 days and accumulates 0.87" (22mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Dalton City in December?

In Dalton City, in December, it is raining for 7.1 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Dalton City in December?

In Dalton City, Illinois, in December, during 5.3 snowfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Dalton City?

The month with the shortest days in Dalton City is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Dalton City?

The average day length in December is 9h and 25min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Dalton City?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, in Dalton City, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Dalton City have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Dalton City is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Dalton City?

The months with the lowest UV index in Dalton City, Illinois, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Dalton City?

In Dalton City, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Dalton City, IL

Average temperature in December - Dalton City, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Dalton City, IL

Average pressure in December - Dalton City, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Dalton City, IL

Average wind speed in December - Dalton City, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Dalton City, IL

Average humidity in December - Dalton City, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Dalton City, IL

Average rainfall in December - Dalton City, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.01").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.87").

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Average rainfall days in December
Dalton City, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Dalton City, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Dalton City, IL

Average snowfall in December - Dalton City, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Dalton City, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Dalton City, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.3 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, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dalton City, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dalton City, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

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 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Dalton City, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Dalton City, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Dalton City, IL

Average UV index in December - Dalton City, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Dalton City, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Dalton City, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Dalton City, IL

Average visibility in December - Dalton City, IL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).

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