December weather forecast
Argenta, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Argenta, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 38.1°F (3.4°C) and min 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

The start of December signals a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a frosty 49.3°F (9.6°C) in November to a cold 38.1°F (3.4°C). Argenta throughout December, experiences an average nighttime temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall in Argenta. Rain falls for 8.1 days and accumulates 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 7.1 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 30.3 snowfall days, and 6.89" (175mm) 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 6:58 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Argenta, 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. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C) and a low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 8.1 days and typically collects 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Argenta, during December, the rain falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Argenta in December?

In Argenta, during December, snow falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Argenta?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Argenta, IL

Average temperature in December - Argenta, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.1°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 (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Argenta, IL

Average pressure in December - Argenta, 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
Argenta, IL

Average wind speed in December - Argenta, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Argenta, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Argenta, IL

Average rainfall in December - Argenta, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
Argenta, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Argenta, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Argenta, IL

Average snowfall in December - Argenta, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Argenta, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Argenta, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.1 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 and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Argenta, 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
Argenta, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Argenta, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Argenta, IL

Average UV index in December - Argenta, 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
Argenta, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Argenta, IL

Average visibility in December - Argenta, 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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