December weather forecast
Dennison, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dennison, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 39.6°F (4.2°C) and min 28.4°F (-2°C).

Temperature

A shift in Dennison's weather is observed as November turns into December, with the average high temperature reducing from a cool 50.4°F (10.2°C) to a cold 39.6°F (4.2°C). During December, Dennison experiences an average low-temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Dennison, in December, during 9.5 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 159.3 rainfall days, and 34.41" (874mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Dennison, Illinois. In December, it is snowing for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Dennison, there are 24.7 snowfall days, and 8.66" (220mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 39.6°F (4.2°C) and 28.4°F (-2°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Dennison, in December, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Dennison in December?

In Dennison, during December, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Dennison?

On the first day of December in Dennison, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

January and December, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Dennison is 4.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Dennison?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Dennison, IL

Average temperature in December - Dennison, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Dennison, IL

Average pressure in December - Dennison, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Dennison, IL

Average wind speed in December - Dennison, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Dennison, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Dennison, IL

Average rainfall in December - Dennison, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.96").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in December
Dennison, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Dennison, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dennison, IL

Average snowfall in December - Dennison, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dennison, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Dennison, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dennison, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dennison, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Dennison, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Dennison, IL

Average UV index in December - Dennison, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Dennison, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Dennison, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Dennison, IL

Average visibility in December - Dennison, 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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