December weather forecast
Rock Falls, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rock Falls, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and max 33.8°F (1°C).

Temperature

Transition from November to December is accompanied by a temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) to an icy 33.8°F (1°C). An average low-temperature of 23.2°F (-4.9°C) marks the month of December in Rock Falls.

Humidity

In Rock Falls, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Rock Falls, in December, during 5.7 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 130.2 rainfall days, and 17.36" (441mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Rock Falls. In Rock Falls, in December, snow falls for 7.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.3" (33mm) of snow. In Rock Falls, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.2 days and aggregates up to 7.87" (200mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of December, in Rock Falls, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:38 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Rock Falls is 4.1h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Rock Falls is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Rock Falls?

During December, Rock Falls experiences an average high-temperature of 33.8°F (1°C) and a low-temperature of 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Rock Falls?

The average relative humidity in December in Rock Falls, Illinois, is 82%.

How much does it rain in Rock Falls in December?

In Rock Falls, Illinois, in December, during 5.7 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Rock Falls in December?

In December, in Rock Falls, Illinois, it is snowing for 7.4 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Rock Falls?

December has the shortest days of the year in Rock Falls, Illinois, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Rock Falls have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 12min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Rock Falls?

On the first day of December in Rock Falls, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:38 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Rock Falls?

In Rock Falls, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Rock Falls?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Rock Falls?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Rock Falls, IL

Average temperature in December - Rock Falls, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.8°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: 23.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Rock Falls, IL

Average pressure in December - Rock Falls, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Rock Falls, IL

Average wind speed in December - Rock Falls, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Rock Falls, IL

Average humidity in December - Rock Falls, 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 (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Rock Falls, IL

Average rainfall in December - Rock Falls, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.75").

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Average rainfall days in December
Rock Falls, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Rock Falls, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Rock Falls, IL

Average snowfall in December - Rock Falls, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Rock Falls, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Rock Falls, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 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
Rock Falls, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rock Falls, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 1min

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

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Average sunshine days in December
Rock Falls, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Rock Falls, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are November and December (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Rock Falls, IL

Average UV index in December - Rock Falls, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Rock Falls, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Rock Falls, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Rock Falls, IL

Average visibility in December - Rock Falls, 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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