December weather forecastLoraine, IL
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Loraine, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 38.5°F (3.6°C) and 26.8°F (-2.9°C).Temperature
The onset of December brings a small change in high-temperatures, falling from a cool 50.2°F (10.1°C) in November to a cold 38.5°F (3.6°C). In the month of December, Loraine experiences an average low-temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Loraine is 78%.Rainfall
The months with the least rainfall in Loraine are January and December Rain falls for 5.8 days and accumulates 1.02" (26mm) of rain.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is accumulated. In Loraine, during the entire year, snow falls for 27.6 days and aggregates up to 7.95" (202mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Loraine is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of December in Loraine, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Loraine, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Loraine, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 38.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 26.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Loraine, IL
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Loraine, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Loraine, IL
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Loraine, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 1.02"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.02").
Average rainfall days in December
Loraine, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Loraine, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 1.46"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Loraine, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 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
Loraine, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min
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 24min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Loraine, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Loraine, IL
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Loraine, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Loraine, 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).
