December weather forecast
Andover, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Andover, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 24.1°F (-4.4°C) and 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of December, the average high-temperature shows a decrease, transitioning from a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C) in November to a wintry 34.7°F (1.5°C). Throughout December, Andover anticipates an average low-temperature of 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 6.5 days and typically collects 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Andover, during December, snow falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 35.5 snowfall days, and 7.95" (202mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Andover, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Andover is 4.3h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Andover, 34.7°F (1.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 24.1°F (-4.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 6.5 days and typically collects 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Andover, in December, during 6.5 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Andover, Illinois, in December, snow falls for 7.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Andover?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Andover have in December?

In Andover, the average day length in December is 9h and 15min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Andover?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Andover have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Andover, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Andover, IL

Average temperature in December - Andover, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°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 (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Andover, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Andover, IL

Average wind speed in December - Andover, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Andover, IL

Average humidity in December - Andover, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Andover, IL

Average rainfall in December - Andover, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Andover, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Andover, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Andover, IL

Average snowfall in December - Andover, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Andover, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Andover, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 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
Andover, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Andover, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Andover, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Andover, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Andover, IL

Average UV index in December - Andover, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Andover, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Andover, 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 September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Andover, IL

Average visibility in December - Andover, IL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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