December weather forecast
Danforth, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Danforth, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature decreases in December, shifting from a frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C) in November to a wintry 36.5°F (2.5°C). Throughout the month of December, Danforth witnesses an average low-temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Danforth is 81%.

Rainfall

January, February and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 7.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Danforth are January through April, November and December. In Danforth, Illinois, in December, during 6.1 snowfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Danforth, there are 30.7 snowfall days, and 8.19" (208mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Danforth, Illinois.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of December, in Danforth, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:34 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Danforth is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December leads to these instructions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Danforth?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Danforth are 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 26.2°F (-3.2°C) respectively. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Danforth?

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

What is the driest month in Danforth?

The months with the least rainfall are January, February and December Rain falls for 7.1 days and accumulates 0.91" (23mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Danforth in December?

In Danforth, in December, it is raining for 7.1 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Danforth?

In Danforth, Illinois, in December, during 6.1 snowfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Danforth?

December has the shortest days of the year in Danforth, Illinois, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 18min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Danforth?

On the first day of December in Danforth, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:34 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Danforth?

In Danforth, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Danforth?

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Danforth, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Danforth?

In Danforth, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Danforth, IL

Average temperature in December - Danforth, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.2°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 (18.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Danforth, IL

Average pressure in December - Danforth, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Danforth, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Danforth, IL

Average humidity in December - Danforth, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Danforth, IL

Average rainfall in December - Danforth, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.44").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Danforth, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Danforth, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Danforth, IL

Average snowfall in December - Danforth, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Danforth, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Danforth, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 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
Danforth, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Danforth, 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 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Danforth, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Danforth, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Danforth, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Danforth, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Danforth, 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
Danforth, IL

Average visibility in December - Danforth, 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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