December weather forecast
Deer Creek, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Deer Creek, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.4°F (-3.1°C) and max 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

Setting in of December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 48.2°F (9°C) in November to an icy 36.5°F (2.5°C). In Deer Creek, an average temperature of 26.4°F (-3.1°C) is noted during December nights.

Humidity

In Deer Creek, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.7 days and accumulates 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated. In Deer Creek, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.1 days and aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Deer Creek is 4.4h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, in Deer Creek, the average high-temperature is 36.5°F (2.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 26.4°F (-3.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.7 days and accumulates 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Deer Creek, Illinois, during December, the rain falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Deer Creek, in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Deer Creek, the average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Deer Creek, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Deer Creek, IL

Average temperature in December - Deer Creek, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°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 (31.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.4°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 (19°F).

Average pressure in December
Deer Creek, IL

Average pressure in December - Deer Creek, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Deer Creek, IL

Average wind speed in December - Deer Creek, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Deer Creek, IL

Average humidity in December - Deer Creek, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

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

Average rainfall in December
Deer Creek, IL

Average rainfall in December - Deer Creek, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.14").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Deer Creek, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Deer Creek, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Deer Creek, IL

Average snowfall in December - Deer Creek, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Deer Creek, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Deer Creek, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 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
Deer Creek, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Deer Creek, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Deer Creek, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Deer Creek, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Deer Creek, IL

Average UV index in December - Deer Creek, 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
Deer Creek, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Deer Creek, 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 August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Deer Creek, IL

Average visibility in December - Deer Creek, 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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