December weather forecastSteward, IL
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Steward, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.9°F (0.5°C) and 22.8°F (-5.1°C).Temperature
The beginning of December marks a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C) in November to a wintry 32.9°F (0.5°C). In December, the average low-temperature records at a freezing cold 22.8°F (-5.1°C) during the nights.Humidity
In Steward, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 6.2 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 124.5 rainfall days, and 14.49" (368mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Steward, in December, during 7.7 snowfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Steward, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.1 days and aggregates up to 6.14" (156mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:35 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 3.9h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Steward. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Steward, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 32.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 22.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Steward, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Steward, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Steward, IL
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Steward, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 0.71"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.55").
Average rainfall days in December
Steward, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Steward, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 0.87"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Steward, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Steward, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
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: 3h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Steward, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Steward, IL
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Steward, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 59
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in December
Steward, IL
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July and August (5mi).
