December weather forecastHerscher, IL
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Herscher, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and an average high of 36.3°F (2.4°C).Temperature
The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a frosty 47.5°F (8.6°C) to an icy 36.3°F (2.4°C). Nighttime temperatures consistently average a subzero cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C) during December.Humidity
In Herscher, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Herscher, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.1 days and collects up to 22.56" (573mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Herscher, Illinois, in December, during 8.5 snowfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 39 snowfall days, and 9.02" (229mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Herscher, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of December in Herscher, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:34 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Herscher is 4.3h.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 hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Herscher, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 36.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Herscher, IL
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Herscher, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Herscher, IL
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Herscher, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 1.14"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.06").
Average rainfall days in December
Herscher, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Herscher, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 1.54"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Herscher, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 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
Herscher, 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 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
Herscher, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Herscher, 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
Herscher, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in December
Herscher, 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).
