December weather forecast
Clarke City, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Clarke City, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average high of 35.6°F (2°C) and an average low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a shift in temperature, down from a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C) in November to a cold 35.6°F (2°C). During the nights in December, Clarke City experiences a consistent average temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Clarke City, in December, it is raining for 7.2 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 140.4 rainfall days, and 21.5" (546mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Clarke City, during December, snow falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow. In Clarke City, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.1 days and aggregates up to 9.13" (232mm) 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 6:59 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:34 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Clarke City in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Clarke City, is 35.6°F (2°C), while the average low-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in July is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Clarke City is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Clarke City, during December, the rain falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Clarke City, during December, snow falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

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 Clarke City have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 16min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:34 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Clarke City, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Clarke City, IL

Average temperature in December - Clarke City, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in December
Clarke City, IL

Average pressure in December - Clarke City, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Clarke City, IL

Average wind speed in December - Clarke City, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

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

Average humidity in December
Clarke City, IL

Average humidity in December - Clarke City, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Clarke City, IL

Average rainfall in December - Clarke City, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.98").

Average rainfall days in December
Clarke City, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Clarke City, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Clarke City, IL

Average snowfall in December - Clarke City, 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
Clarke City, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Clarke City, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.5 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
Clarke City, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Clarke City, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Clarke City, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Clarke City, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Clarke City, IL

Average UV index in December - Clarke City, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Clarke City, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Clarke City, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Clarke City, IL

Average visibility in December - Clarke City, 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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