December weather forecast
Royal, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Royal, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between max 37.6°F (3.1°C) and min 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

Royal's weather in December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from November's chilly 48.7°F (9.3°C) to an icy 37.6°F (3.1°C). Throughout December, Royal encounters an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Royal, in December, during 6.9 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 121.5 rainfall days, and 13.46" (342mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Royal are January through April, November and December. In Royal, in December, during 6.1 snowfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Royal, there are 26.9 snowfall days, and 3.78" (96mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Royal is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Royal, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Royal?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Royal, is 37.6°F (3.1°C), while the average low-temperature is 27.5°F (-2.5°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Royal?

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

How much does it rain in Royal in December?

In Royal, in December, during 6.9 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Royal?

In Royal, during December, snow falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Royal?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Royal have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Royal?

On the first day of December in Royal, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Royal?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Royal?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Royal?

In Royal, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Royal, IL

Average temperature in December - Royal, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°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 (19.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Royal, IL

Average pressure in December - Royal, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Royal, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Royal, IL

Average humidity in December - Royal, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Royal, IL

Average rainfall in December - Royal, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in December
Royal, IL

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Royal, IL

Average snowfall in December - Royal, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Royal, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 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
Royal, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Royal, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

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

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Average sunshine days in December
Royal, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Royal, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Royal, IL

Average UV index in December - Royal, 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
Royal, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Royal, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Royal, IL

Average visibility in December - Royal, 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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