December weather forecast
Frankfort, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Frankfort, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 35.4°F (1.9°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

During the transition into December, Frankfort observes a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C) in November to an icy 35.4°F (1.9°C). The low-temperature averages to a subzero cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Frankfort is 81%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Frankfort are January, February and December Rain falls for 4.8 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Frankfort, in December, during 6.6 snowfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Frankfort, there are 34.2 snowfall days, and 4.8" (122mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Frankfort, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:31 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Frankfort are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Frankfort?

In Frankfort, in December, the average high-temperature is 35.4°F (1.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Frankfort?

In Frankfort, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

What is the driest month in Frankfort?

The months with the least rainfall in Frankfort are January, February and December Rain falls for 4.8 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Frankfort in December?

In Frankfort, Illinois, in December, during 4.8 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Frankfort in December?

In Frankfort, Illinois, during December, snow falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Frankfort?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Frankfort.

What is the average length of the day in December in Frankfort?

In Frankfort, Illinois, the average day length in December is 9h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Frankfort?

On the first day of December in Frankfort, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:31 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Frankfort?

In Frankfort, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Frankfort?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Frankfort?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Frankfort is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Frankfort, IL

Average temperature in December - Frankfort, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Frankfort, IL

Average pressure in December - Frankfort, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Frankfort, IL

Average wind speed in December - Frankfort, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Frankfort, IL

Average humidity in December - Frankfort, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Frankfort, IL

Average rainfall in December - Frankfort, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.54").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in December
Frankfort, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Frankfort, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Frankfort, IL

Average snowfall in December - Frankfort, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.3").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Frankfort, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Frankfort, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Frankfort, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Frankfort, 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 August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Frankfort, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Frankfort, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Frankfort, IL

Average UV index in December - Frankfort, 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
Frankfort, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Frankfort, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Frankfort, IL

Average visibility in December - Frankfort, 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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