December weather forecastVirden, IL
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Virden, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39.4°F (4.1°C) and 28.2°F (-2.1°C).Temperature
The start of December involves a temperature drop, moving from a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to an icy 39.4°F (4.1°C). The average low-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) is witnessed during December.Humidity
In Virden, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.Rainfall
February and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 7.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of rain.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Virden, during December, snow falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 26.5 snowfall days, and 6.5" (165mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Average temperature in December
Virden, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 39.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 28.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Virden, IL
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Virden, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Virden, IL
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Virden, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 1.26"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.83").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.26").
Average rainfall days in December
Virden, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Virden, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 1.34"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Virden, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Virden, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min
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 24min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Virden, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Virden, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Virden, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Virden, 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).
