December weather forecast
Tamms, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Tamms, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 33.8°F (1°C).

Temperature

The onset of December coincides with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a moderate 55.4°F (13°C) in November to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). The mean low-temperature during December nights in Tamms is a wintry 33.8°F (1°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Tamms are February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In December, in Tamms, Illinois, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Tamms, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.3 days and collects up to 36.65" (931mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Tamms are January through April, October through December. In Tamms, in December, during 1.5 snowfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Tamms, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.5 days and aggregates up to 4.88" (124mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Tamms, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Tamms. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Tamms in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Tamms, records 45.5°F (7.5°C), while the low-temperature is 33.8°F (1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months in Tamms?

The months with the highest humidity in Tamms are February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December in Tamms?

In Tamms, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Tamms?

In Tamms, Illinois, in December, during 10.5 rainfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Tamms in December?

In Tamms, Illinois, during December, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Tamms?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Tamms.

How many hours of daylight does Tamms have in December?

In Tamms, the average day length in December is 9h and 39min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Tamms?

On the first day of December in Tamms, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Tamms?

The average sunshine duration in December in Tamms is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Tamms?

The months with the lowest UV index in Tamms are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Tamms?

In Tamms, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Tamms, IL

Average temperature in December - Tamms, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Tamms, IL

Average pressure in December - Tamms, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Tamms, IL

Average wind speed in December - Tamms, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Tamms, IL

Average humidity in December - Tamms, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

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Average rainfall in December
Tamms, IL

Average rainfall in December - Tamms, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

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Average rainfall days in December
Tamms, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Tamms, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Tamms, IL

Average snowfall in December - Tamms, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Tamms, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Tamms, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 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
Tamms, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tamms, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Tamms, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Tamms, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Tamms, IL

Average UV index in December - Tamms, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Tamms, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Tamms, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in December
Tamms, IL

Average visibility in December - Tamms, IL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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