December weather forecast
Dakota, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dakota, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and max 32°F (0°C).

Temperature

In December, the meteorological conditions alter, with the average high-temperature shifting from a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C) in November to an icy 32°F (0°C). Dakota's average low-temperature in the month of December is recorded at a subzero cold 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Dakota is December, when the rain falls for 6.8 days and typically collects 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Dakota, it is snowing for 8.2 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is accumulated. In Dakota, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.8 days and aggregates up to 10.43" (265mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:35 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Dakota are 32°F (0°C) and 21.6°F (-5.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Dakota, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.8 days and accumulates 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout December, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Dakota, in December, during 8.2 snowfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Dakota?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Dakota?

In Dakota, Illinois, the average day length in December is 9h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Dakota?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:35 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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
Dakota, IL

Average temperature in December - Dakota, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 32°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Dakota, IL

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

Average wind speed in December
Dakota, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Dakota, IL

Average humidity in December - Dakota, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Dakota, IL

Average rainfall in December - Dakota, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.83").

Average rainfall days in December
Dakota, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Dakota, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dakota, IL

Average snowfall in December - Dakota, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.99").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dakota, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Dakota, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 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
Dakota, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dakota, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dakota, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Dakota, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Dakota, IL

Average UV index in December - Dakota, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Dakota, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Dakota, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Dakota, IL

Average visibility in December - Dakota, IL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July and August (5mi).

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