December weather forecastMilmine, IL

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Milmine, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and an average high of 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

Milmine in December experiences a subtle temperature decline, with average high-temperatures reducing from a frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C) in November to a cold 38.3°F (3.5°C). Milmine's temperature drops to an average low of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Milmine, in December, it is raining for 8.4 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Milmine, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143.6 days and collects up to 21.57" (548mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 6.9 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is accumulated. In Milmine, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.9 days and aggregates up to 7.01" (178mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Milmine, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:39 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Milmine is 4.5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Milmine. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Milmine, is 38.3°F (3.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 27.7°F (-2.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

In Milmine, Illinois, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

In Milmine, Illinois, during December, the rain falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

In Milmine, Illinois, in December, snow falls for 6.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.38" (35mm) of snow.

The month with the shortest days in Milmine is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Milmine, Illinois, is 9h and 24min.

On the first day of December in Milmine, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:39 pm CST.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Milmine, Illinois, is 4.5h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Milmine is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Milmine, IL

  • Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Milmine, IL

  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Milmine, IL

  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Milmine, 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 (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Milmine, IL

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.14").

Average rainfall days in December
Milmine, IL

  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Milmine, IL

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Milmine, IL

  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 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
Milmine, 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 30min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Milmine, IL

  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Milmine, 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
Milmine, 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 June and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Milmine, 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).