December weather forecast
Farmington, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Farmington, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

Farmington's transition into December involves a shift in temperature, receding from a frosty 48°F (8.9°C) in November to a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C). Throughout December, an average low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) is expected.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

February and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Farmington, it is snowing for 6 days. Throughout December, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is accumulated. In Farmington, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.9 days and aggregates up to 11.3" (287mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Farmington is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Farmington, the average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in December leads to these recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Farmington in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Farmington, is 36.5°F (2.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 25.7°F (-3.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Farmington?

In Farmington, Illinois, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

What is the driest month in Farmington?

The months with the least rainfall in Farmington are February and December Rain falls for 8 days and accumulates 1.42" (36mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December in Farmington?

In December, the rain falls for 8 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Farmington in December?

In Farmington, Illinois, during December, snow falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Farmington?

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

How many hours of daylight does Farmington have in December?

In Farmington, Illinois, the average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Farmington?

On the first day of December in Farmington, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Farmington have in December?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Farmington?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Farmington?

In Farmington, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Farmington, IL

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Farmington, IL

Average pressure in December - Farmington, 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
Farmington, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Farmington, IL

Average humidity in December - Farmington, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Farmington, IL

Average rainfall in December - Farmington, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.29").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.42").

Average rainfall days in December
Farmington, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Farmington, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Farmington, IL

Average snowfall in December - Farmington, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.78").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Farmington, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Farmington, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6 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
Farmington, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Farmington, 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: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Farmington, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Farmington, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Farmington, IL

Average UV index in December - Farmington, 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
Farmington, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Farmington, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Farmington, IL

Average visibility in December - Farmington, 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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