December weather forecast
Steward, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Steward, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and max 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Temperature

During Steward's transition into December, the average high-temperature lessens, moving from a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C) in November to a wintry 32.9°F (0.5°C). An average temperature of 22.8°F (-5.1°C) marks the nights in December.

Humidity

In Steward, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In December, in Steward, 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

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. 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 in Steward, Illinois.
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 in Steward is 3.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Steward are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December translates into these guidelines:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Steward?

Steward in December has an average high-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Steward?

In December, the average relative humidity in Steward is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December in Steward?

In December, the rain falls for 6.2 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Steward?

In December, in Steward, it is snowing for 7.7 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Steward?

December has the shortest days of the year in Steward, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Steward have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 12min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Steward?

On the first day of December in Steward, Illinois, 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.

How many hours of sunshine does Steward have in December?

In Steward, Illinois, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

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

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Steward, Illinois.

How high is the UV index in December in Steward?

In Steward, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Steward, IL

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).

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Average pressure in December
Steward, IL

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Steward, IL

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).

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Average humidity in December
Steward, IL

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Steward, IL

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Steward, IL

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Steward, IL

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Steward, IL

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).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Steward, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 5min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Steward, IL

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).

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Average UV index in December
Steward, IL

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Steward, IL

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).

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Average visibility in December
Steward, IL

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).

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