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
A shift in the average high-temperature occurs in December, reducing from a chilly 47.1°F (8.4°C) in November to a cold 34.5°F (1.4°C). An average nighttime temperature of 24.1°F (-4.4°C) is observed during December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 6.6 days and typically collects 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Buffalo Prairie, in December, snow falls for 7.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 35.4 snowfall days, and 8.35" (212mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Buffalo Prairie.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.4h.UV index
In Buffalo Prairie, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Buffalo Prairie, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 34.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Buffalo Prairie, 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 (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Buffalo Prairie, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Buffalo Prairie, IL
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Buffalo Prairie, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 0.75"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.75").
Average rainfall days in December
Buffalo Prairie, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Buffalo Prairie, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 1.42"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Buffalo Prairie, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.8 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
Buffalo Prairie, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min
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 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Buffalo Prairie, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Buffalo Prairie, IL
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Buffalo Prairie, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Buffalo Prairie, 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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