December weather forecast
Cantrall, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cantrall, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 38.5°F (3.6°C) and 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Temperature

The start of December signals a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a cool 50°F (10°C) in November to an icy 38.5°F (3.6°C). Throughout the nights in December, an average low-temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) is noted.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Cantrall, in December, during 6.9 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 132.4 rainfall days, and 21.89" (556mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Cantrall, in December, snow falls for 4.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.94" (24mm) of snow. In Cantrall, during the entire year, snow falls for 23.3 days and aggregates up to 7.64" (194mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:43 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 hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Cantrall, records 38.5°F (3.6°C), while the low-temperature is 27.7°F (-2.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Cantrall is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Cantrall, in December, it is raining for 6.9 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Cantrall, in December, during 4.9 snowfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Cantrall have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 23min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Cantrall, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

What are the months with 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.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Cantrall, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Cantrall, IL

Average temperature in December - Cantrall, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Cantrall, IL

Average pressure in December - Cantrall, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Cantrall, IL

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Cantrall, IL

Average humidity in December - Cantrall, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

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

Average rainfall in December
Cantrall, IL

Average rainfall in December - Cantrall, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
Cantrall, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Cantrall, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cantrall, IL

Average snowfall in December - Cantrall, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.94"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Cantrall, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Cantrall, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 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
Cantrall, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cantrall, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cantrall, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Cantrall, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Cantrall, IL

Average UV index in December - Cantrall, 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
Cantrall, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Cantrall, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Cantrall, IL

Average visibility in December - Cantrall, 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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