December weather forecast
Farm Ridge, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Farm Ridge, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and 35.6°F (2°C).

Temperature

As December commences, the average high-temperature shows a reduction, transitioning from a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C) in November to an icy 35.6°F (2°C). In December, the temperature drops to an average of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 6.9 days and typically collects 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Farm Ridge. In Farm Ridge, Illinois, in December, during 7.8 snowfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Farm Ridge, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.9 days and aggregates up to 12.91" (328mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Farm Ridge is 4.3h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Farm Ridge in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Farm Ridge, is 35.6°F (2°C) and the average low-temperature is 25.5°F (-3.6°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Farm Ridge?

In Farm Ridge, Illinois, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

What is the driest month in Farm Ridge?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.9 days and accumulates 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Farm Ridge in December?

In Farm Ridge, Illinois, in December, it is raining for 6.9 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Farm Ridge in December?

In Farm Ridge, Illinois, in December, snow falls for 7.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Farm Ridge?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Farm Ridge?

In Farm Ridge, the average day length in December is 9h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Farm Ridge?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, in Farm Ridge, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Farm Ridge?

In Farm Ridge, Illinois, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Farm Ridge?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Farm Ridge, Illinois.

What is the UV index reading in December in Farm Ridge?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Farm Ridge is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Farm Ridge, IL

Average temperature in December - Farm Ridge, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Farm Ridge, IL

Average pressure in December - Farm Ridge, 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 (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Farm Ridge, IL

Average wind speed in December - Farm Ridge, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Farm Ridge, IL

Average humidity in December - Farm Ridge, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Farm Ridge, IL

Average rainfall in December - Farm Ridge, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.18").

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Average rainfall days in December
Farm Ridge, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Farm Ridge, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Farm Ridge, IL

Average snowfall in December - Farm Ridge, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.27").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Farm Ridge, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Farm Ridge, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Farm Ridge, IL

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

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Farm Ridge, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Farm Ridge, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Farm Ridge, IL

Average UV index in December - Farm Ridge, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Farm Ridge, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Farm Ridge, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Farm Ridge, IL

Average visibility in December - Farm Ridge, 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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