December weather forecastProphetstown, IL
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Prophetstown, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.5°F (-4.7°C) and max 34.2°F (1.2°C).Temperature
Onset of December witnesses a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 46°F (7.8°C) in November to an icy 34.2°F (1.2°C). The average temperature drops to a subzero cold 23.5°F (-4.7°C) during the night in the month of December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 82%.Rainfall
In Prophetstown, in December, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Prophetstown, there are 151.5 rainfall days, and 30.24" (768mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Prophetstown, in December, snow falls for 7.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.76" (70mm) of snow. In Prophetstown, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.9 days and aggregates up to 15.83" (402mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:39 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.2h.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 minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in December
Prophetstown, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 34.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Prophetstown, IL
- Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Prophetstown, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Prophetstown, IL
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Prophetstown, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 1.57"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.42").
Average rainfall days in December
Prophetstown, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Prophetstown, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 2.76"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.49").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Prophetstown, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 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
Prophetstown, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
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 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Prophetstown, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 17 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Prophetstown, IL
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Prophetstown, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Prophetstown, 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).
