December weather forecastRapids City, IL
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Rapids City, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and an average high of 34.5°F (1.4°C).Temperature
The arrival of December signals a shift in temperature, down from a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C) in November to an icy 34.5°F (1.4°C). During December, Rapids City's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.Rainfall
December is the month with the least rainfall in Rapids City. Rain falls for 4.1 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, September through December. In Rapids City, Illinois, in December, during 5 snowfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 24.5 snowfall days, and 4.09" (104mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Rapids City, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Rapids City is 4.2h.UV index
In Rapids City, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Rapids City, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 34.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.9°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 (15.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Rapids City, IL
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"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
Rapids City, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Rapids City, IL
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Rapids City, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 0.35"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.35").
Average rainfall days in December
Rapids City, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Rapids City, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 0.39"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Rapids City, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rapids City, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
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: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Rapids City, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 22.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Rapids City, IL
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Rapids City, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Rapids City, 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).
