December weather forecast
Risk, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Risk, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and max 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

Risk's progression into December involves a drop in the average high-temperature, receding from a frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C) in November to a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C). Risk's average low-temperature for the month of December records at a subzero cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Risk, Illinois, is 80%.

Rainfall

In Risk, in December, it is raining for 6.9 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Risk, Illinois, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.5 days and collects up to 17.44" (443mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Risk, Illinois, are January through April, October through December. In Risk, in December, snow falls for 6.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.1" (28mm) of snow. In Risk, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.5 days and aggregates up to 7.68" (195mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Risk is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Risk?

In Risk, in December, the average high-temperature is 36.5°F (2.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 26.1°F (-3.3°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Risk?

In Risk, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in Risk in December?

In Risk, during December, the rain falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Risk in December?

In Risk, Illinois, in December, during 6.1 snowfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Risk?

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

How many hours of daylight does Risk have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Risk?

On the first day of December in Risk, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Risk?

In Risk, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Risk?

The month with the lowest UV index in Risk, Illinois, is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Risk?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Risk, Illinois, is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Risk, IL

Average temperature in December - Risk, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Risk, IL

Average pressure in December - Risk, 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 (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Risk, IL

Average wind speed in December - Risk, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Risk, IL

Average humidity in December - Risk, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Risk, IL

Average rainfall in December - Risk, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").

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Average rainfall days in December
Risk, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Risk, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Risk, IL

Average snowfall in December - Risk, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Risk, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Risk, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.6 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
Risk, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Risk, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Risk, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Risk, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Risk, IL

Average UV index in December - Risk, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Risk, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Risk, 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 32).

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Average visibility in December
Risk, IL

Average visibility in December - Risk, 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).

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