December weather forecastPaloma, IL
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Paloma, 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 arrival of December corresponds with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's cool 50.2°F (10.1°C) to a wintry 38.5°F (3.6°C). During the December nights, an average temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) is observed.Humidity
In Paloma, Illinois, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.Rainfall
January and December are months with the least rain in Paloma, Illinois, when the rain falls for 5.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of rain.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Paloma, Illinois, in December, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.46" (37mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Paloma, Illinois, there are 27.6 snowfall days, and 7.95" (202mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Paloma, Illinois.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, in Paloma, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Paloma, Illinois, is 4.7h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Average temperature in December
Paloma, 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
Paloma, 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
Paloma, 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
Paloma, 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
Paloma, 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
Paloma, 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
Paloma, 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
Paloma, 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
Paloma, 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
Paloma, 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
Paloma, 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
Paloma, 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
Paloma, 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).
