December weather forecast
Pecatonica, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Pecatonica, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and an average high of 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Temperature

The onset of December introduces a moderate change in Pecatonica's weather, with average high-temperatures falling from November's frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C) to an icy 32.5°F (0.3°C). Throughout the nights in December, an average low-temperature of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) is noted.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.6 days. Throughout December, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Pecatonica, during the entire year, the rain falls for 100.6 days and collects up to 7.99" (203mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Pecatonica, in December, during 6.6 snowfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Pecatonica, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.5 days and aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Pecatonica is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Pecatonica, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:35 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Pecatonica is 3.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Pecatonica?

In Pecatonica, in December, the average high-temperature is 32.5°F (0.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Pecatonica?

The average relative humidity in December in Pecatonica is 83%.

How much does it rain in Pecatonica in December?

In Pecatonica, in December, during 4.6 rainfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Pecatonica in December?

In Pecatonica, Illinois, during December, snow falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Pecatonica?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Pecatonica, Illinois.

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

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Pecatonica?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:35 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Pecatonica?

In Pecatonica, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

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

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December in Pecatonica?

In Pecatonica, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Pecatonica, IL

Average temperature in December - Pecatonica, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14°F).

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Average pressure in December
Pecatonica, IL

Average pressure in December - Pecatonica, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Pecatonica, IL

Average wind speed in December - Pecatonica, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Pecatonica, IL

Average humidity in December - Pecatonica, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Pecatonica, IL

Average rainfall in December - Pecatonica, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.18").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in December
Pecatonica, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Pecatonica, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Pecatonica, IL

Average snowfall in December - Pecatonica, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Pecatonica, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Pecatonica, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.1 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
Pecatonica, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pecatonica, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Pecatonica, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Pecatonica, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Pecatonica, IL

Average UV index in December - Pecatonica, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Pecatonica, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Pecatonica, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Pecatonica, IL

Average visibility in December - Pecatonica, IL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July and August (5mi).

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