December weather forecast
Frankfort, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Frankfort, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 35.4°F (1.9°C) and min 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

The transition into December is accompanied by a temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C) in November to a cold 35.4°F (1.9°C). During December, the temperature tends to dip to an average of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

January, February and December are months with the least rain in Frankfort when the rain falls for 4.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 6.6 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of snow is accumulated. In Frankfort, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.2 days and aggregates up to 4.8" (122mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Frankfort is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:31 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Frankfort, is 35.4°F (1.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in July is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

What is the driest month?

January, February and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 4.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Frankfort, in December, during 4.8 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Frankfort, in December, snow falls for 6.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Frankfort have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:31 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Frankfort is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Frankfort, IL

Average temperature in December - Frankfort, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°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 (18.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Frankfort, IL

Average pressure in December - Frankfort, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Frankfort, IL

Average wind speed in December - Frankfort, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Frankfort, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Frankfort, IL

Average rainfall in December - Frankfort, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.54").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Frankfort, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Frankfort, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Frankfort, IL

Average snowfall in December - Frankfort, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.3").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Frankfort, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Frankfort, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Frankfort, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Frankfort, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Frankfort, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Frankfort, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Frankfort, IL

Average UV index in December - Frankfort, 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
Frankfort, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Frankfort, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Frankfort, IL

Average visibility in December - Frankfort, IL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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