December weather forecast
Lansing, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lansing, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 36°F (2.2°C) and an average low of 26.6°F (-3°C).

Temperature

In Lansing, entering December brings a temperature decrement, reducing from November's frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C) to a cold 36°F (2.2°C). Lansing's average low-temperature is measured at a freezing cold 26.6°F (-3°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Lansing is 80%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.6 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Lansing, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.7 days and collects up to 25.31" (643mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Lansing are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 9.6 days. Throughout December, 2.44" (62mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Lansing, there are 45.3 snowfall days, and 14.02" (356mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Lansing is 4h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Lansing is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: During December, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Lansing?

During December, Lansing experiences an average high-temperature of 36°F (2.2°C) and a low-temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in July is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Lansing?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in Lansing in December?

In Lansing, during December, the rain falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Lansing in December?

In Lansing, during December, snow falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lansing?

The month with the shortest days in Lansing is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Lansing?

In Lansing, the average day length in December is 9h and 14min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Lansing?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Lansing?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Lansing, Illinois, is 4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Lansing?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Lansing?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Lansing, Illinois, is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Lansing, IL

Average temperature in December - Lansing, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 36°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.6°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 (19°F).

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Average pressure in December
Lansing, IL

Average pressure in December - Lansing, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Lansing, IL

Average wind speed in December - Lansing, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Lansing, IL

Average humidity in December - Lansing, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Lansing, IL

Average rainfall in December - Lansing, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").

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Average rainfall days in December
Lansing, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Lansing, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Lansing, IL

Average snowfall in December - Lansing, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.44"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Lansing, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Lansing, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 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
Lansing, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lansing, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Lansing, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Lansing, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Lansing, IL

Average UV index in December - Lansing, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Lansing, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Lansing, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Lansing, IL

Average visibility in December - Lansing, 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).

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