December weather forecast
Plymouth, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Plymouth, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and an average high of 37°F (2.8°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December involves a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping from a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) in November to a wintry 37°F (2.8°C). December's average low-temperature reading in Plymouth, Illinois, settles at a freezing cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 4.3 days and typically collects 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Plymouth, Illinois. In December, it is snowing for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 20.5 snowfall days, and 2.44" (62mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Plymouth, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Plymouth?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Plymouth, is 37°F (2.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 25.9°F (-3.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Plymouth?

In Plymouth, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the driest month in Plymouth?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 4.3 days and typically collects 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Plymouth in December?

In Plymouth, during December, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Plymouth in December?

In Plymouth, Illinois, in December, snow falls for 3.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Plymouth?

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

How many hours of daylight does Plymouth have in December?

In Plymouth, the average day length in December is 9h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Plymouth?

On the first day of December in Plymouth, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Plymouth?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Plymouth?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Plymouth is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Plymouth, IL

Average temperature in December - Plymouth, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).

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Average pressure in December
Plymouth, IL

Average pressure in December - Plymouth, 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 (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Plymouth, IL

Average wind speed in December - Plymouth, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Plymouth, IL

Average humidity in December - Plymouth, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Plymouth, IL

Average rainfall in December - Plymouth, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.1").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in December
Plymouth, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Plymouth, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Plymouth, IL

Average snowfall in December - Plymouth, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Plymouth, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Plymouth, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 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
Plymouth, IL

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

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 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Plymouth, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Plymouth, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Plymouth, IL

Average UV index in December - Plymouth, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Plymouth, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Plymouth, IL

Average visibility in December - Plymouth, 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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