December weather forecast
Kingston Mines, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Kingston Mines, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Temperature

Kingston Mines, Illinois, observes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's chilly 48.6°F (9.2°C) to a cold 36.9°F (2.7°C). The nighttime temperature in Kingston Mines, during December, averages of 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 8.1 days and typically collects 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Kingston Mines are January through April, October through December. In Kingston Mines, during December, snow falls for 6.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of snow. In Kingston Mines, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.9 days and aggregates up to 12.24" (311mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Kingston Mines.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Kingston Mines is 4.4h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Kingston Mines. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Kingston Mines in December?

The high-temperature in Kingston Mines, Illinois, during December is 36.9°F (2.7°C) and the low-temperature is 26.2°F (-3.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Kingston Mines?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the driest month in Kingston Mines?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.1 days and accumulates 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Kingston Mines in December?

In Kingston Mines, during December, the rain falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Kingston Mines?

In Kingston Mines, Illinois, in December, snow falls for 6.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Kingston Mines?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Kingston Mines have in December?

The average day length in December in Kingston Mines, Illinois, is 9h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Kingston Mines?

On the first day of December in Kingston Mines, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Kingston Mines?

In Kingston Mines, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Kingston Mines?

The months with the lowest UV index in Kingston Mines, Illinois, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in Kingston Mines?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Kingston Mines is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Kingston Mines, IL

Average temperature in December - Kingston Mines, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).

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Average pressure in December
Kingston Mines, IL

Average pressure in December - Kingston Mines, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Kingston Mines, IL

Average wind speed in December - Kingston Mines, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Kingston Mines, IL

Average humidity in December - Kingston Mines, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Kingston Mines, IL

Average rainfall in December - Kingston Mines, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in December
Kingston Mines, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Kingston Mines, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Kingston Mines, IL

Average snowfall in December - Kingston Mines, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.85"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Kingston Mines, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Kingston Mines, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kingston Mines, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kingston Mines, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Kingston Mines, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Kingston Mines, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).

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Average UV index in December
Kingston Mines, IL

Average UV index in December - Kingston Mines, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Kingston Mines, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Kingston Mines, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Kingston Mines, IL

Average visibility in December - Kingston Mines, 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).

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