December weather forecastJanesville, IL

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Janesville, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and 39°F (3.9°C).

Temperature

Onset of December comes with a temperature decline, the average high falling from a frosty 49.8°F (9.9°C) in November to an icy 39°F (3.9°C). The mean low-temperature during December nights is a subzero cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Janesville, during December, the rain falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation. In Janesville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148 days and collects up to 25.63" (651mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6 days and accumulates 2.13" (54mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:39 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.4h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December translates into these guidelines:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. 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. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Janesville, is 39°F (3.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 28.8°F (-1.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

In December, the average relative humidity in Janesville is 79%.

In December, in Janesville, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout December, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

December is the month with the most snowfall in Janesville. Snow falls for 6 days and accumulates 2.13" (54mm) of snow.

In Janesville, in December, snow falls for 6 days, with typically accumulated 2.13" (54mm) of snow.

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In December, the average day length is 9h and 27min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:39 pm CST.

The average sunshine duration in December in Janesville is 4.4h.

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Janesville, IL

  • Average high temperature in December: 39°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.8°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 (21.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Janesville, IL

  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Janesville, IL

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Janesville, IL

  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Janesville, IL

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.3").

Average rainfall days in December
Janesville, IL

  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Janesville, IL

  • Average snowfall in December: 2.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Janesville, IL

  • Average snowfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.1 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
Janesville, IL

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Janesville, IL

  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Janesville, IL

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Janesville, IL

  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Janesville, 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).