December weather forecast
Amenia, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Amenia, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and an average high of 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) to an icy 37.9°F (3.3°C). Amenia sees an average low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) during December.

Humidity

In Amenia, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 7.4 days and typically collects 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Amenia, in December, during 4.5 snowfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Amenia, during the entire year, snow falls for 23.2 days and aggregates up to 5.83" (148mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:39 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Amenia, the average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Amenia. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Amenia in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Amenia, is 37.9°F (3.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 27.5°F (-2.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Amenia?

In December, the average relative humidity in Amenia, Illinois, is 79%.

What is the driest month in Amenia?

December is the month with the least rainfall in Amenia. Rain falls for 7.4 days and accumulates 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Amenia?

In Amenia, Illinois, in December, it is raining for 7.4 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Amenia?

In December, in Amenia, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Amenia?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Amenia, Illinois.

How many hours of daylight does Amenia have in December?

In December, the average day length in Amenia is 9h and 23min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Amenia?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, in Amenia, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:39 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Amenia have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Amenia is 4.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Amenia?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Amenia?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Amenia, Illinois, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Amenia, IL

Average temperature in December - Amenia, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Amenia, IL

Average pressure in December - Amenia, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Amenia, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Amenia, IL

Average humidity in December - Amenia, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Amenia, IL

Average rainfall in December - Amenia, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Amenia, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Amenia, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Amenia, IL

Average snowfall in December - Amenia, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Amenia, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Amenia, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Amenia, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Amenia, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Amenia, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Amenia, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Amenia, IL

Average UV index in December - Amenia, 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
Amenia, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Amenia, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Amenia, IL

Average visibility in December - Amenia, 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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