December weather forecastGrand Ridge, IL
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Grand Ridge, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and an average high of 35.6°F (2°C).Temperature
The decrease of average high-temperatures is mild in December, with a decline from a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C) in November to a cold 35.6°F (2°C). Grand Ridge's temperature drops to an average low of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) during the nights of December.Humidity
In Grand Ridge, the average relative humidity in December 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
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Grand Ridge, in December, snow falls for 7.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.46" (37mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 37.9 snowfall days, and 12.91" (328mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.3h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Grand Ridge. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Grand 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).
Average pressure in December
Grand 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).
Average wind speed in December
Grand 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).
Average humidity in December
Grand 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%).
Average rainfall in December
Grand 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").
Average rainfall days in December
Grand 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).
Average snowfall in December
Grand 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").
Average snowfall days in December
Grand 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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Grand Ridge, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min
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 18min
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).
Average sunshine days in December
Grand 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).
Average UV index in December
Grand 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Grand 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).
Average visibility in December
Grand 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).
