December weather forecast
Franklin, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Franklin, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between min 28°F (-2.2°C) and max 39°F (3.9°C).

Temperature

December implies a gentle temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's cool 50.7°F (10.4°C) to a cold 39°F (3.9°C). Franklin observes an average nighttime temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are February and December Rain falls for 6 days and accumulates 0.79" (20mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Franklin are January through April, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 4.7 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 23.2 snowfall days, and 4.45" (113mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Franklin, Illinois, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Franklin?

In December, in Franklin, the average high-temperature is 39°F (3.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 28°F (-2.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Franklin, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

What is the driest month?

February and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 6 days and typically aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Franklin, during December, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, in Franklin, it is snowing for 4.7 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Franklin have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 25min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Franklin, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What is the month with 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Franklin, IL

Average temperature in December - Franklin, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 39°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Franklin, IL

Average pressure in December - Franklin, 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 (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Franklin, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Franklin, IL

Average humidity in December - Franklin, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Franklin, IL

Average rainfall in December - Franklin, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.36").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.79").

Average rainfall days in December
Franklin, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Franklin, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Franklin, IL

Average snowfall in December - Franklin, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Franklin, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Franklin, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.6 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
Franklin, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Franklin, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Franklin, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Franklin, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Franklin, IL

Average UV index in December - Franklin, 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
Franklin, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Franklin, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Franklin, IL

Average visibility in December - Franklin, 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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