Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from a frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C) in November to an icy 36.5°F (2.5°C). During December, Anchor records an average temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C) at night.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
February and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 6.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of rain.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 0.83" (21mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 29.4 snowfall days, and 4.69" (119mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Anchor is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:37 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.2h.UV index
The month with the lowest UV index in Anchor is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in December leads to these guidelines:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Average temperature in December
Anchor, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Anchor, 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 (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Anchor, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Anchor, IL
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Anchor, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 0.75"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.93").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.75").
Average rainfall days in December
Anchor, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Anchor, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 0.83"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Anchor, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 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
Anchor, 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 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Anchor, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Anchor, IL
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Anchor, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
Anchor, 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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