December weather forecast
Frederick, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Frederick, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 38.7°F (3.7°C) and an average low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

Frederick's transition into December involves a shift in temperature, receding from a cool 50.4°F (10.2°C) in November to a cold 38.7°F (3.7°C). December brings Frederick a consistent average low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.6 days and accumulates 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Frederick, Illinois, in December, during 6.3 snowfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 31.2 snowfall days, and 11.85" (301mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, in Frederick, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Frederick is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Frederick are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Frederick in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Frederick, is 38.7°F (3.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 27.5°F (-2.5°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 computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Frederick?

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

What is the driest month in Frederick?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.6 days and accumulates 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Frederick?

In Frederick, in December, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Frederick?

In Frederick, in December, snow falls for 6.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Frederick?

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

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

In December, the average day length in Frederick is 9h and 23min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Frederick?

On the first day of December in Frederick, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Frederick?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Frederick?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Frederick?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Frederick, Illinois, 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 temperature in December
Frederick, IL

Average temperature in December - Frederick, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Frederick, IL

Average pressure in December - Frederick, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"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
Frederick, IL

Average wind speed in December - Frederick, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Frederick, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Frederick, IL

Average rainfall in December - Frederick, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.61").

Average rainfall days in December
Frederick, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Frederick, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Frederick, IL

Average snowfall in December - Frederick, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Frederick, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Frederick, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 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
Frederick, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Frederick, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Frederick, IL

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

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Frederick, IL

Average UV index in December - Frederick, 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
Frederick, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Frederick, IL

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

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (5mi).

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