December weather forecast
Blue Mound, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Blue Mound, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and an average low of 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, from a cool 50.2°F (10.1°C) to an icy 38.8°F (3.8°C). During December, the nighttime temperature averages to a freezing cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Blue Mound are February and December Rain falls for 7.7 days and accumulates 1.38" (35mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Blue Mound, in December, during 4.9 snowfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 23.6 snowfall days, and 8.54" (217mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
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. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 38.8°F (3.8°C) and the low-temperature is 28.2°F (-2.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Blue Mound?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are February and December Rain falls for 7.7 days and accumulates 1.38" (35mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in December?

In Blue Mound, in December, it is raining for 7.7 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 4.9 days. Throughout December, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Blue Mound have in December?

In Blue Mound, the average day length in December is 9h and 25min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Blue Mound have 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 in Blue Mound.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Blue Mound, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Blue Mound, IL

Average temperature in December - Blue Mound, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.8°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 (33.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Blue Mound, IL

Average pressure in December - Blue Mound, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Blue Mound, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Blue Mound, IL

Average humidity in December - Blue Mound, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Blue Mound, IL

Average rainfall in December - Blue Mound, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (2.91").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.38").

Average rainfall days in December
Blue Mound, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Blue Mound, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Blue Mound, IL

Average snowfall in December - Blue Mound, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Blue Mound, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Blue Mound, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Blue Mound, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Blue Mound, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Blue Mound, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Blue Mound, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Blue Mound, IL

Average UV index in December - Blue Mound, 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
Blue Mound, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Blue Mound, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Blue Mound, IL

Average visibility in December - Blue Mound, 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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