December weather forecast
Canton, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Canton, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and an average high of 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Temperature

With December's arrival, Canton sees a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a frosty 48.9°F (9.4°C) in November to a cold 36.9°F (2.7°C). In December, the temperature drops to an average of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are February and December Rain falls for 4 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 3.8 days. Throughout December, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is accumulated. In Canton, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.9 days and aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of snow.

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 7:05 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Canton, 36.9°F (2.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 26.2°F (-3.2°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Canton, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are February and December Rain falls for 4 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 4 days. Throughout December, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 3.8 days. Throughout December, 0.31" (8mm) 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 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Canton have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Canton have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Canton, IL

Average temperature in December - Canton, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.9°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 (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Canton, IL

Average pressure in December - Canton, 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 (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Canton, IL

Average wind speed in December - Canton, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Canton, IL

Average humidity in December - Canton, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Canton, IL

Average rainfall in December - Canton, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.3").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Canton, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Canton, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Canton, IL

Average snowfall in December - Canton, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Canton, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Canton, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.4 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
Canton, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Canton, 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 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Canton, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Canton, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Canton, IL

Average UV index in December - Canton, 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
Canton, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Canton, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Canton, IL

Average visibility in December - Canton, 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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