December weather forecast
Carbon Cliff, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Carbon Cliff, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and an average high of 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Temperature

In December, the meteorological conditions alter, with the average high-temperature shifting from a chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C) in November to a wintry 34.5°F (1.4°C). During December, Carbon Cliff observes a consistent average nighttime temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 4.1 days and typically collects 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, September through December are months with snowfall. In Carbon Cliff, in December, snow falls for 5 days, with typically accumulated 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 24.5 snowfall days, and 4.09" (104mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.2h.

UV index

In Carbon Cliff, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 34.5°F (1.4°C) and a low-temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall in Carbon Cliff. Rain falls for 4.1 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Carbon Cliff, during December, the rain falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Carbon Cliff, in December, during 5 snowfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Carbon Cliff have in December?

In Carbon Cliff, the average day length in December is 9h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Carbon Cliff have in December?

In Carbon Cliff, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Carbon Cliff?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Carbon Cliff, IL

Average temperature in December - Carbon Cliff, 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: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Carbon Cliff, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Carbon Cliff, IL

Average wind speed in December - Carbon Cliff, 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
Carbon Cliff, IL

Average humidity in December - Carbon Cliff, 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
Carbon Cliff, IL

Average rainfall in December - Carbon Cliff, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Carbon Cliff, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Carbon Cliff, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Carbon Cliff, IL

Average snowfall in December - Carbon Cliff, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Carbon Cliff, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Carbon Cliff, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Carbon Cliff, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Carbon Cliff, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Carbon Cliff, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Carbon Cliff, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Carbon Cliff, IL

Average UV index in December - Carbon Cliff, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Carbon Cliff, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Carbon Cliff, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Carbon Cliff, IL

Average visibility in December - Carbon Cliff, 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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