December weather forecast
Belle Prairie City, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Belle Prairie City, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and 43.3°F (6.3°C).

Temperature

December comes with a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from November's cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) to a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C). December brings an average low-temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) to Belle Prairie City.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Belle Prairie City, in December, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 143.1 rainfall days, and 29.65" (753mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Belle Prairie City, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.38" (35mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Belle Prairie City, Illinois, there are 16.7 snowfall days, and 5.79" (147mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Belle Prairie City is 4.6h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 43.3°F (6.3°C) and 31.3°F (-0.4°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Belle Prairie City?

In Belle Prairie City, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Belle Prairie City, in December, during 9.4 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Belle Prairie City, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.38" (35mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 34min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Belle Prairie City, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index 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
Belle Prairie City, IL

Average temperature in December - Belle Prairie City, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Belle Prairie City, IL

Average pressure in December - Belle Prairie City, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Belle Prairie City, IL

Average wind speed in December - Belle Prairie City, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (9.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Belle Prairie City, IL

Average humidity in December - Belle Prairie City, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Belle Prairie City, IL

Average rainfall in December - Belle Prairie City, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in December
Belle Prairie City, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Belle Prairie City, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Belle Prairie City, IL

Average snowfall in December - Belle Prairie City, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Belle Prairie City, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Belle Prairie City, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 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
Belle Prairie City, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Belle Prairie City, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Belle Prairie City, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Belle Prairie City, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Belle Prairie City, IL

Average UV index in December - Belle Prairie City, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Belle Prairie City, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Belle Prairie City, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Belle Prairie City, IL

Average visibility in December - Belle Prairie City, 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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