December weather forecastHartford, IL
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Hartford, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 41.4°F (5.2°C) and 29.8°F (-1.2°C).Temperature
The beginning of December marks a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C) in November to a cold 41.4°F (5.2°C). Hartford witnesses an average low-temperature of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) throughout the month of December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 77%.Rainfall
In Hartford, in December, during 6.7 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Hartford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138 days and collects up to 23.9" (607mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Hartford, in December, snow falls for 3.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.91" (23mm) of snow. In Hartford, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.6 days and aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in December
Hartford, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 41.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 29.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Hartford, IL
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Hartford, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Hartford, IL
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Hartford, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 1.38"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.14").
Average rainfall days in December
Hartford, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Hartford, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 0.91"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Hartford, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6 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
Hartford, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Hartford, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Hartford, IL
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Hartford, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Hartford, 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).





