December weather forecast
Patoka, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Patoka, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and an average high of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

In Patoka, the average high-temperature in December drops from a fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C) in November to a cold 41.9°F (5.5°C). December brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) in Patoka.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Patoka, during December, the rain falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation. In Patoka, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.5 days and collects up to 28.39" (721mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Patoka, in December, snow falls for 3.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.06" (27mm) of snow. In Patoka, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.7 days and aggregates up to 5.91" (150mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Patoka.
On the first day of December in Patoka, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Patoka is 4.8h.

UV index

January, 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 minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Patoka?

The high-temperature in Patoka during December is 41.9°F (5.5°C) and the low-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Patoka?

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

How much does it rain in Patoka in December?

In Patoka, Illinois, in December, it is raining for 8.7 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Patoka?

In Patoka, in December, snow falls for 3.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Patoka?

December has the shortest days of the year in Patoka, Illinois, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

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

In Patoka, Illinois, the average day length in December is 9h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Patoka?

On the first day of December in Patoka, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Patoka have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Patoka, Illinois, is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Patoka?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Patoka?

In Patoka, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Patoka, IL

Average temperature in December - Patoka, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Patoka, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Patoka, IL

Average wind speed in December - Patoka, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Patoka, IL

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, July and August (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Patoka, IL

Average rainfall in December - Patoka, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.46").

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Average rainfall days in December
Patoka, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Patoka, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Patoka, IL

Average snowfall in December - Patoka, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Patoka, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Patoka, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Patoka, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Patoka, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Patoka, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Patoka, IL

Average UV index in December - Patoka, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Patoka, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Patoka, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Patoka, IL

Average visibility in December - Patoka, 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).

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