December weather forecast
Leland, IL

Share

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Leland, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.5°F (1.4°C) and 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Temperature

A moderate decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from a chilly 46.4°F (8°C) in November to a cold 34.5°F (1.4°C). During December nights, Leland witnesses a consistent average temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Humidity

In Leland, Illinois, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5 days. Throughout December, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Leland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 109.6 days and collects up to 10.31" (262mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Leland, Illinois, are January through April, October through December. In Leland, in December, snow falls for 5.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 28.6 snowfall days, and 4.33" (110mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:35 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Leland is 4.1h.

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 low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December leads to these instructions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
[Resources]

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Leland?

The high-temperature, in December, in Leland, is 34.5°F (1.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 24.3°F (-4.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Leland?

In Leland, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December in Leland?

In Leland, in December, during 5 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Leland in December?

In Leland, Illinois, in December, during 5.9 snowfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Leland?

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

How many hours of daylight does Leland have in December?

The average day length in December in Leland, Illinois, is 9h and 13min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Leland?

On the first day of December in Leland, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:35 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Leland have in December?

In Leland, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

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

The months with the lowest UV index in Leland, Illinois, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December in Leland?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Leland is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Leland, IL

Average temperature in December - Leland, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.5°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 (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

[Resources]

Average pressure in December
Leland, IL

Average pressure in December - Leland, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"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).

[Resources]

Average wind speed in December
Leland, IL

Average wind speed in December - Leland, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

[Resources]

Average humidity in December
Leland, IL

Average humidity in December - Leland, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

[Resources]

Average rainfall in December
Leland, IL

Average rainfall in December - Leland, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.47").

[Resources]

Average rainfall days in December
Leland, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Leland, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

[Resources]

Average snowfall in December
Leland, IL

Average snowfall in December - Leland, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

[Resources]

Average snowfall days in December
Leland, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Leland, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

[Resources]

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Leland, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Leland, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

[Resources]

Average sunshine days in December
Leland, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Leland, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.2 days).

[Resources]

Average UV index in December
Leland, IL

Average UV index in December - Leland, 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).

[Resources]

Average cloud cover in December
Leland, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Leland, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 33).

[Resources]

Average visibility in December
Leland, IL

Average visibility in December - Leland, 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).

[Resources]

Leland, Illinois, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location