December weather forecast
Taylor Springs, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Taylor Springs, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.3°F (4.6°C) and 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Temperature

December brings a minor decrease, with the average high-temperature reducing from a fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C) in November to a wintry 40.3°F (4.6°C). In Taylor Springs, the average nighttime temperature during December is a freezing cold 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout December, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 138.5 rainfall days, and 24.33" (618mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is accumulated. In Taylor Springs, during the entire year, snow falls for 20.6 days and aggregates up to 6.3" (160mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Taylor Springs are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Taylor Springs during December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Taylor Springs, is 40.3°F (4.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 28.9°F (-1.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Taylor Springs?

The average relative humidity in December in Taylor Springs, Illinois, is 78%.

How much does it rain in Taylor Springs in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout December, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Taylor Springs in December?

In Taylor Springs, Illinois, in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.57" (40mm) of snow.

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

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Taylor Springs.

What is the average length of the day in December in Taylor Springs?

The average day length in December in Taylor Springs, Illinois, is 9h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Taylor Springs?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, in Taylor Springs, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Taylor Springs have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Taylor Springs?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Taylor Springs?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Taylor Springs, IL

Average temperature in December - Taylor Springs, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Taylor Springs, IL

Average pressure in December - Taylor Springs, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Taylor Springs, IL

Average wind speed in December - Taylor Springs, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Taylor Springs, IL

Average humidity in December - Taylor Springs, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Taylor Springs, IL

Average rainfall in December - Taylor Springs, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.34").

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Average rainfall days in December
Taylor Springs, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Taylor Springs, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Taylor Springs, IL

Average snowfall in December - Taylor Springs, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Taylor Springs, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Taylor Springs, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.2 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 Springs, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Taylor Springs, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Taylor Springs, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Taylor Springs, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Taylor Springs, IL

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

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Taylor Springs, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Taylor Springs, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Taylor Springs, IL

Average visibility in December - Taylor Springs, IL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (5mi).

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