December weather forecastRandolph, IL

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Randolph, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 37°F (2.8°C) and min 27°F (-2.8°C).

Temperature

As Randolph, Illinois, enters December, the average high-temperature decreases from the a frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C) of November to a cold 37°F (2.8°C). Throughout December, Randolph anticipates an average low-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 7.4 days and typically collects 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 5.2 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 25.3 snowfall days, and 5.28" (134mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:39 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Randolph, the average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during December is 37°F (2.8°C) and the low-temperature is 27°F (-2.8°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

The average relative humidity in December in Randolph is 80%.

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.4 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

In Randolph, in December, it is raining for 7.4 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Randolph, Illinois, in December, during 5.2 snowfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 9h and 21min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:39 pm CST.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.4h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Randolph, 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
Randolph, IL

  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Randolph, 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
Randolph, IL

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Randolph, IL

  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Randolph, IL

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Randolph, IL

  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Randolph, IL

  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Randolph, IL

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Randolph, IL

  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Randolph, 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).