December weather forecast
Raritan, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Raritan, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 37°F (2.8°C) and min 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's frosty 48.9°F (9.4°C) to a cold 37°F (2.8°C). Raritan, during the month of December, experiences an average low-temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Raritan, in December, it is raining for 5.6 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Raritan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.6 days and collects up to 21.02" (534mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Raritan, in December, snow falls for 5.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.3" (33mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 26.4 snowfall days, and 9.06" (230mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Raritan is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Raritan, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Raritan, the average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Raritan are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Raritan?

The high-temperature, in December, in Raritan, is 37°F (2.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 25.5°F (-3.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Raritan?

The average relative humidity in December in Raritan, Illinois, is 79%.

How much does it rain in Raritan in December?

In December, in Raritan, the rain falls for 5.6 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Raritan in December?

In December, in Raritan, it is snowing for 5.4 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Raritan?

December has the shortest days of the year in Raritan, Illinois, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Raritan have in December?

In Raritan, the average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Raritan?

On the first day of December in Raritan, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Raritan?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Raritan is 4.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Raritan?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Raritan?

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

Average temperature in December - Raritan, 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 (30.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.5°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 (18.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Raritan, IL

Average pressure in December - Raritan, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"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
Raritan, IL

Average wind speed in December - Raritan, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Raritan, IL

Average humidity in December - Raritan, 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
Raritan, IL

Average rainfall in December - Raritan, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").

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Average rainfall days in December
Raritan, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Raritan, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Raritan, IL

Average snowfall in December - Raritan, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Raritan, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Raritan, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 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 and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Raritan, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Raritan, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Raritan, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Raritan, IL

Average UV index in December - Raritan, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Raritan, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Raritan, IL

Average visibility in December - Raritan, 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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