December weather forecast
Danville, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Danville, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 37.6°F (3.1°C) and min 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

Danville in December demonstrates a small temperature transition, adjusting from an average high of a frosty 48.9°F (9.4°C) in November to an icy 37.6°F (3.1°C). Danville records an average low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Danville, in December, during 8.8 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Danville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.8 days and collects up to 25.63" (651mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Danville, in December, during 7.9 snowfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Danville, there are 35.2 snowfall days, and 8.82" (224mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:35 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Danville?

The high-temperature, in December, in Danville, records 37.6°F (3.1°C), while the low-temperature is 27.5°F (-2.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Danville, in December, during 8.8 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Danville, in December, during 7.9 snowfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Danville.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:35 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Danville?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Danville, IL

Average temperature in December - Danville, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Danville, IL

Average pressure in December - Danville, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Danville, IL

Average wind speed in December - Danville, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

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 (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Danville, IL

Average humidity in December - Danville, 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
Danville, IL

Average rainfall in December - Danville, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.23").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and September (1.38").

Average rainfall days in December
Danville, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Danville, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Danville, IL

Average snowfall in December - Danville, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Danville, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Danville, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.6 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
Danville, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Danville, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Danville, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Danville, IL

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

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Danville, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Danville, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Danville, IL

Average visibility in December - Danville, 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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