December weather forecastSloan Station, IL
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Sloan Station, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and an average high of 37.8°F (3.2°C).Temperature
December implies a gentle temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C) to a cold 37.8°F (3.2°C). During December, the nighttime temperature averages to a subzero cold 27.7°F (-2.4°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Sloan Station is 80%.Rainfall
In Sloan Station, in December, during 8.1 rainfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 143.2 rainfall days, and 23.11" (587mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Sloan Station, in December, during 6.8 snowfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 30.6 snowfall days, and 8.54" (217mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:38 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Sloan Station, 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Sloan Station, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 37.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Sloan Station, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Sloan Station, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Sloan Station, 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 (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Sloan Station, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 1.3"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.18").
Average rainfall days in December
Sloan Station, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Sloan Station, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 1.69"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Sloan Station, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sloan Station, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min
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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Sloan Station, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Sloan Station, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Sloan Station, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Sloan Station, 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).
