December weather forecastPenfield, IL
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Penfield, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and 37.6°F (3.1°C).Temperature
The arrival of December corresponds with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's chilly 48.7°F (9.3°C) to an icy 37.6°F (3.1°C). Penfield experiences an average low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) in the month of December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
In Penfield, in December, during 6.9 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 121.5 rainfall days, and 13.46" (342mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Penfield are January through April, November and December. In Penfield, in December, snow falls for 6.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.83" (21mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Penfield, there are 26.9 snowfall days, and 3.78" (96mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Penfield.On the first day of December in Penfield, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:35 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine 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. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Penfield, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 37.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Penfield, 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
Penfield, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Penfield, IL
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Penfield, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 0.71"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").
Average rainfall days in December
Penfield, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Penfield, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 0.83"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Penfield, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 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
Penfield, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Penfield, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Penfield, 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
Penfield, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Penfield, 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).
