December weather forecastMcCook, IL
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in McCook, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 35.2°F (1.8°C) and an average low of 25.5°F (-3.6°C).Temperature
The transition into December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 46.2°F (7.9°C) in November to an icy 35.2°F (1.8°C). During the month of December, an average low-temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) is recorded in McCook.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
The months with the least rainfall are November and December Rain falls for 8.5 days and accumulates 1.77" (45mm) of rain.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 9.6 days. Throughout December, 2.76" (70mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in McCook, there are 47.1 snowfall days, and 19.02" (483mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.1h.UV index
With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Average temperature in December
McCook, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 35.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.5°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 (18.3°F).
Average pressure in December
McCook, IL
- Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
McCook, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).
Average humidity in December
McCook, IL
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in December
McCook, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 1.77"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.61").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are November and December (1.77").
Average rainfall days in December
McCook, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
McCook, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 2.76"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
McCook, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 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
McCook, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
McCook, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.2 days).
Average UV index in December
McCook, IL
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
McCook, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 58
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
McCook, IL
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).
