December weather forecastSheridan, IL
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Sheridan, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.8°F (-4°C) and max 34.7°F (1.5°C).Temperature
A subtle decrease in the average high-temperature marks December, falling from November's frosty 46.8°F (8.2°C) to a wintry 34.7°F (1.5°C). Sheridan records an average low of 24.8°F (-4°C) throughout the nights in December.Humidity
In Sheridan, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 4.7 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 97.4 rainfall days, and 8.07" (205mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Sheridan, in December, snow falls for 4.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.31" (8mm) of snow. In Sheridan, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.1 days and aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:34 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Sheridan is 4.2h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following advice:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Sheridan, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Sheridan, 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 (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Sheridan, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).
Average humidity in December
Sheridan, IL
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Sheridan, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 0.43"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.14").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.35").
Average rainfall days in December
Sheridan, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Sheridan, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 0.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Sheridan, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 4.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sheridan, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Sheridan, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 23 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (23 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Sheridan, IL
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Sheridan, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
Sheridan, 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).
