December weather forecastFranklin Grove, IL
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Franklin Grove, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.5°F (-4.7°C) and an average high of 34°F (1.1°C).Temperature
Franklin Grove in December undergoes a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) to a wintry 34°F (1.1°C). Franklin Grove, in the month of December, anticipates a consistent average low-temperature of 23.5°F (-4.7°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 83%.Rainfall
In Franklin Grove, in December, it is raining for 5.9 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 129.4 rainfall days, and 16.65" (423mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Franklin Grove, during December, snow falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 36.1 snowfall days, and 6.97" (177mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Franklin Grove, the average sunshine in December is 4.1h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index 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 average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Franklin Grove, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 34°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Franklin Grove, 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
Franklin Grove, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Franklin Grove, IL
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Franklin Grove, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 0.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").
Average rainfall days in December
Franklin Grove, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Franklin Grove, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 1.1"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Franklin Grove, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.4 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
Franklin Grove, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
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 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 6min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Franklin Grove, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days
The months with the most sunshine days are November and December (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Franklin Grove, IL
- Average UV index in December: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Franklin Grove, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Franklin Grove, IL
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July and August (5mi).
