December weather forecast
Palmer, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Palmer, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 39.4°F (4.1°C) and 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Palmer's average high-temperature adjusts, receding from November's fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C) to a wintry 39.4°F (4.1°C). An average minimum temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) is recorded in Palmer, Illinois, during the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Palmer is 78%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Palmer are February and December Rain falls for 8 days and accumulates 1.65" (42mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Palmer. In Palmer, in December, during 5.5 snowfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 26.3 snowfall days, and 8.94" (227mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.6h.

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 rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Palmer?

Palmer in December has an average high-temperature of 39.4°F (4.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Palmer?

In Palmer, Illinois, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

What is the driest month in Palmer?

The months with the least rainfall in Palmer are February and December Rain falls for 8 days and accumulates 1.65" (42mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Palmer in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Palmer in December?

In Palmer, during December, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Palmer?

December has the shortest days of the year in Palmer, Illinois, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December in Palmer is 9h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Palmer?

On the first day of December in Palmer, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Palmer?

In Palmer, Illinois, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Palmer?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Palmer?

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

Average temperature in December - Palmer, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Palmer, IL

Average pressure in December - Palmer, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Palmer, IL

Average wind speed in December - Palmer, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Palmer, IL

Average humidity in December - Palmer, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Palmer, IL

Average rainfall in December - Palmer, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.58").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.65").

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Average rainfall days in December
Palmer, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Palmer, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Palmer, IL

Average snowfall in December - Palmer, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Palmer, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Palmer, 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).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Palmer, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Palmer, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Palmer, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11 days).

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Average UV index in December
Palmer, IL

Average UV index in December - Palmer, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Palmer, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Palmer, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Palmer, IL

Average visibility in December - Palmer, 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).

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