Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 47.7°F (8.7°C) in November to an icy 35.8°F (2.1°C). Benson, during December, witnesses an average low-temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).Humidity
In Benson, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.Rainfall
In Benson, in December, during 5.5 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 122.1 rainfall days, and 15.28" (388mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, in Benson, it is snowing for 6 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated. In Benson, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.6 days and aggregates up to 7.05" (179mm) of snow.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 Benson, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:38 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.3h.UV index
With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in December
Benson, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 35.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Benson, 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
Benson, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 10mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Benson, IL
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Benson, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 0.79"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.71").
Average rainfall days in December
Benson, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Benson, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 0.79"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Benson, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Benson, 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 month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Benson, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Benson, IL
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Benson, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Benson, 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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