December weather forecast
Banner, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Banner, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between max 36.9°F (2.7°C) and min 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Temperature

Banner in December experiences a subtle temperature decline, with average high-temperatures reducing from a frosty 48.9°F (9.4°C) in November to a wintry 36.9°F (2.7°C). Banner encounters an average low-temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) during December nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

February and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 4 days and typically aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Banner, in December, snow falls for 3.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.31" (8mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 19.9 snowfall days, and 3.07" (78mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Banner, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Banner, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Banner. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

During December, Banner experiences an average high-temperature of 36.9°F (2.7°C) and a low-temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

What is the driest month?

February and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 4 days and typically aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Banner, during December, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Banner, in December, during 3.8 snowfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 20min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, in Banner, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Banner have in December?

In Banner, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index 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 exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Banner, IL

Average temperature in December - Banner, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Banner, IL

Average pressure in December - Banner, 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 (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Banner, IL

Average wind speed in December - Banner, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Banner, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Banner, IL

Average rainfall in December - Banner, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.3").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Banner, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Banner, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Banner, IL

Average snowfall in December - Banner, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Banner, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Banner, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.4 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
Banner, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Banner, 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 3min

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
Banner, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Banner, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Banner, IL

Average UV index in December - Banner, 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
Banner, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Banner, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

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
Banner, IL

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

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

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