December weather forecast
Bentley, IL

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

Bentley in December demonstrates a small temperature transition, adjusting from an average high of a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C) in November to a wintry 37.2°F (2.9°C). The month of December records an average low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Bentley, Illinois, in December, it is raining for 5.6 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Bentley, Illinois, 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 Bentley, in December, snow falls for 4.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.06" (27mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Bentley, there are 25.4 snowfall days, and 7.09" (180mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

In Bentley, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Jul 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Bentley, in December, the average high-temperature is 37.2°F (2.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Bentley, 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 Bentley?

In Bentley, in December, snow falls for 4.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Bentley have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Bentley?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:38 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 Bentley have in December?

In Bentley, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Bentley, IL

Average temperature in December - Bentley, 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
Bentley, IL

Average pressure in December - Bentley, 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
Bentley, IL

Average wind speed in December - Bentley, 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
Bentley, IL

Average humidity in December - Bentley, 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
Bentley, IL

Average rainfall in December - Bentley, 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
Bentley, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Bentley, 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
Bentley, IL

Average snowfall in December - Bentley, 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
Bentley, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Bentley, 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
Bentley, IL

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

Average sunshine days in December - Bentley, 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
Bentley, IL

Average UV index in December - Bentley, 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
Bentley, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Bentley, 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
Bentley, IL

Average visibility in December - Bentley, 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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