December weather forecast
Ruma, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ruma, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43.5°F (6.4°C) and 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

December involves a decrease in temperature, down from a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C) in November to a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C). Ruma records a consistent low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Ruma is 76%.

Rainfall

In Ruma, in December, during 7.6 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Ruma, there are 138.9 rainfall days, and 26.81" (681mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Ruma, in December, during 2.8 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Ruma, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.7 days and aggregates up to 6.38" (162mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Ruma, Illinois, is 5h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Ruma during December?

In December, in Ruma, the average high-temperature is 43.5°F (6.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.1°F (-0.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Ruma?

In December, the average relative humidity in Ruma is 76%.

How much does it rain in Ruma in December?

In December, in Ruma, the rain falls for 7.6 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Ruma in December?

In December, it is snowing for 2.8 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ruma?

December has the shortest days of the year in Ruma, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Ruma have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 34min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Ruma?

On the first day of December in Ruma, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Ruma?

In Ruma, Illinois, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Ruma?

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

Average temperature in December - Ruma, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Ruma, IL

Average pressure in December - Ruma, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Ruma, IL

Average wind speed in December - Ruma, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Ruma, IL

Average humidity in December - Ruma, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Ruma, IL

Average rainfall in December - Ruma, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.42").

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Average rainfall days in December
Ruma, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Ruma, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Ruma, IL

Average snowfall in December - Ruma, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Ruma, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Ruma, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ruma, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Ruma, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Ruma, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Ruma, IL

Average UV index in December - Ruma, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Ruma, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Ruma, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
Ruma, IL

Average visibility in December - Ruma, 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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