December weather forecast
Dale, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Dale, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 43.3°F (6.3°C) and min 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) to a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C). Dale witnesses an average low-temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In December, in Dale, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout December, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Dale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143.1 days and collects up to 29.65" (753mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Dale, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Dale, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.7 days and aggregates up to 5.79" (147mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, in Dale, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:44 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 in Dale. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Dale in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Dale, is 43.3°F (6.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 31.3°F (-0.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Dale?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Dale?

In December, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout December, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Dale?

In Dale, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.38" (35mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Dale?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Dale.

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 35min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Dale?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Dale have in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Dale?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Dale?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Dale, IL

Average temperature in December - Dale, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Dale, IL

Average pressure in December - Dale, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Dale, IL

Average wind speed in December - Dale, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (9.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Dale, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Dale, IL

Average rainfall in December - Dale, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in December
Dale, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Dale, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dale, IL

Average snowfall in December - Dale, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dale, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Dale, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 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
Dale, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dale, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dale, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Dale, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Dale, IL

Average UV index in December - Dale, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Dale, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Dale, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Dale, IL

Average visibility in December - Dale, 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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