December weather forecast
Taylor Ridge, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Taylor Ridge, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 24.1°F (-4.4°C) and 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Temperature

Welcoming December, Taylor Ridge observes a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's chilly 47.1°F (8.4°C) to an icy 34.5°F (1.4°C). During the December nights, an average temperature of 24.1°F (-4.4°C) is observed.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Taylor Ridge is 81%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall in Taylor Ridge. Rain falls for 6.6 days and accumulates 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Taylor Ridge are January through April, October through December. In Taylor Ridge, in December, during 7.8 snowfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Taylor Ridge, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.4 days and aggregates up to 8.35" (212mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Taylor Ridge.
On the first day of December in Taylor Ridge, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.4h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Taylor Ridge?

The high-temperature, in December, in Taylor Ridge, records 34.5°F (1.4°C), while the low-temperature is 24.1°F (-4.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Taylor Ridge?

In Taylor Ridge, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

What is the driest month in Taylor Ridge?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.6 days and accumulates 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Taylor Ridge in December?

In Taylor Ridge, Illinois, in December, during 6.6 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Taylor Ridge?

In December, in Taylor Ridge, Illinois, it is snowing for 7.8 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Taylor Ridge?

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

How many hours of daylight does Taylor Ridge have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Taylor Ridge?

On the first day of December in Taylor Ridge, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Taylor Ridge?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Taylor Ridge?

In Taylor Ridge, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Taylor Ridge, IL

Average temperature in December - Taylor Ridge, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.5°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 (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.1°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 (16.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Taylor Ridge, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Taylor Ridge, IL

Average wind speed in December - Taylor Ridge, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Taylor Ridge, IL

Average humidity in December - Taylor Ridge, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Taylor Ridge, IL

Average rainfall in December - Taylor Ridge, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.75").

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Average rainfall days in December
Taylor Ridge, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Taylor Ridge, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Taylor Ridge, IL

Average snowfall in December - Taylor Ridge, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Taylor Ridge, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Taylor Ridge, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.8 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
Taylor Ridge, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Taylor Ridge, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Taylor Ridge, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Taylor Ridge, IL

Average UV index in December - Taylor Ridge, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Taylor Ridge, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Taylor Ridge, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Taylor Ridge, IL

Average visibility in December - Taylor Ridge, 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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