December weather forecast
Farm Ridge, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Farm Ridge, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and 35.6°F (2°C).

Temperature

Transition into December marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C) in November to an icy 35.6°F (2°C). The average temperature during December nights dips to a subzero cold 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Farm Ridge, Illinois, is 82%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 6.9 days and typically collects 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Farm Ridge. In Farm Ridge, in December, snow falls for 7.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.46" (37mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Farm Ridge, there are 37.9 snowfall days, and 12.91" (328mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Farm Ridge, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Farm Ridge, is 35.6°F (2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 25.5°F (-3.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall in Farm Ridge is December, when the rain falls for 6.9 days and typically collects 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Farm Ridge, in December, it is raining for 6.9 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Farm Ridge, Illinois, in December, snow falls for 7.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Farm Ridge have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Farm Ridge?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Farm Ridge, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Farm Ridge, IL

Average temperature in December - Farm Ridge, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.5°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 (17.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Farm Ridge, IL

Average pressure in December - Farm Ridge, 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
Farm Ridge, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Farm Ridge, IL

Average humidity in December - Farm Ridge, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Farm Ridge, IL

Average rainfall in December - Farm Ridge, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.18").

Average rainfall days in December
Farm Ridge, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Farm Ridge, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Farm Ridge, IL

Average snowfall in December - Farm Ridge, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.27").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Farm Ridge, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Farm Ridge, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 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
Farm Ridge, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Farm Ridge, 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
Farm Ridge, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Farm Ridge, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Farm Ridge, IL

Average UV index in December - Farm Ridge, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Farm Ridge, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Farm Ridge, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

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 32).

Average visibility in December
Farm Ridge, IL

Average visibility in December - Farm Ridge, 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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