December weather forecast
Strawn, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Strawn, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average high of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and an average low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Temperature

The shift to December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C) in November to an icy 36.5°F (2.5°C). An average temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) marks the nights in Strawn, Illinois, in December.

Humidity

In Strawn, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 6.9 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 130.5 rainfall days, and 17.44" (443mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Strawn. In Strawn, Illinois, during December, snow falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of snow. In Strawn, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.5 days and aggregates up to 7.68" (195mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of December, in Strawn, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Strawn is 4.3h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Strawn in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Strawn, Illinois, are 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Strawn?

In December, the average relative humidity in Strawn is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Strawn?

In December, the rain falls for 6.9 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Strawn?

In Strawn, in December, snow falls for 6.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.1" (28mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Strawn?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Strawn have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Strawn?

On the first day of December in Strawn, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Strawn?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Strawn, Illinois, is 4.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Strawn?

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Strawn, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Strawn?

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

Average temperature in December - Strawn, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Strawn, IL

Average pressure in December - Strawn, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Strawn, IL

Average wind speed in December - Strawn, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Strawn, IL

Average humidity in December - Strawn, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Strawn, IL

Average rainfall in December - Strawn, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").

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Average rainfall days in December
Strawn, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Strawn, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Strawn, IL

Average snowfall in December - Strawn, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Strawn, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Strawn, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.6 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
Strawn, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Strawn, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Strawn, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Strawn, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Strawn, IL

Average UV index in December - Strawn, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Strawn, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Strawn, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Strawn, IL

Average visibility in December - Strawn, 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).

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