December weather forecast
Basco, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Basco, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 37.2°F (2.9°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

Transition from November to December is accompanied by a temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C) to an icy 37.2°F (2.9°C). The average low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) is witnessed during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Basco, in December, during 5.6 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Basco, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128.2 days and collects up to 20.08" (510mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Basco, Illinois, during December, snow falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Basco, there are 25.4 snowfall days, and 7.09" (180mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Basco, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Basco, is 37.2°F (2.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in Basco in December?

In Basco, in December, it is raining for 5.6 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Basco, during December, snow falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) 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.

How many hours of daylight does Basco have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 21min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Basco have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Basco, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Basco, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Basco, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Basco, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Basco, IL

Average rainfall in December - Basco, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").

Average rainfall days in December
Basco, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Basco, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Basco, IL

Average snowfall in December - Basco, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.48").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Basco, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Basco, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 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
Basco, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Basco, 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 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Basco, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Basco, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Basco, IL

Average UV index in December - Basco, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Basco, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Basco, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Basco, IL

Average visibility in December - Basco, 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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