December weather forecast
Burnt Prairie, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Burnt Prairie, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43.5°F (6.4°C) and an average low of 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Temperature

The onset of December coincides with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a fresh 53.6°F (12°C) in November to a frosty 43.5°F (6.4°C). During December, the temperature tends to dip to an average of 32.2°F (0.1°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Burnt Prairie, in December, it is raining for 6.2 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Burnt Prairie, during the entire year, the rain falls for 100.2 days and collects up to 8.7" (221mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 1.9 days. Throughout December, 0.12" (3mm) of snow is accumulated. In Burnt Prairie, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.1 days and aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

In Burnt Prairie, in December, the average high-temperature is 43.5°F (6.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 32.2°F (0.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is appraised at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Burnt Prairie, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 6.2 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 1.9 days. Throughout December, 0.12" (3mm) 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 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 34min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Burnt Prairie, IL

Average temperature in December - Burnt Prairie, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Burnt Prairie, IL

Average pressure in December - Burnt Prairie, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Burnt Prairie, IL

Average wind speed in December - Burnt Prairie, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Burnt Prairie, IL

Average humidity in December - Burnt Prairie, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Burnt Prairie, IL

Average rainfall in December - Burnt Prairie, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Burnt Prairie, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Burnt Prairie, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Burnt Prairie, IL

Average snowfall in December - Burnt Prairie, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Burnt Prairie, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Burnt Prairie, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 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
Burnt Prairie, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Burnt Prairie, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Burnt Prairie, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Burnt Prairie, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Burnt Prairie, IL

Average UV index in December - Burnt Prairie, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Burnt Prairie, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Burnt Prairie, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Burnt Prairie, IL

Average visibility in December - Burnt 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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