December weather forecast
Buckley, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Buckley, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 37.2°F (2.9°C) and 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

Temperature

December brings a minor decrease, with the average high-temperature reducing from a frosty 48.2°F (9°C) in November to a cold 37.2°F (2.9°C). In December, the recorded average low-temperature is a subzero cold 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

February and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 7.4 days and typically aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 6.3 days. Throughout December, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 29.9 snowfall days, and 9.09" (231mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:35 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Buckley, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 37.2°F (2.9°C) and the low-temperature is 27.1°F (-2.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in July is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Buckley?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

What is the driest month?

February and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 7.4 days and typically aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Buckley, in December, during 7.4 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Buckley, in December, during 6.3 snowfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:35 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

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 Buckley.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index 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 rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Buckley, IL

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.1°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 (19.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Buckley, IL

Average pressure in December - Buckley, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Buckley, IL

Average wind speed in December - Buckley, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Buckley, IL

Average humidity in December - Buckley, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Buckley, IL

Average rainfall in December - Buckley, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.91").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.14").

Average rainfall days in December
Buckley, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Buckley, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Buckley, IL

Average snowfall in December - Buckley, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Buckley, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Buckley, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.4 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
Buckley, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Buckley, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Buckley, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Buckley, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Buckley, IL

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Buckley, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Buckley, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Buckley, IL

Average visibility in December - Buckley, 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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