December weather forecast
Girard, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Girard, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 39.4°F (4.1°C) and an average low of 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Temperature

Girard experiences a temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to a wintry 39.4°F (4.1°C). In Girard, the average temperature during the nights of December drops to a subzero cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are February and December Rain falls for 7.5 days and accumulates 1.26" (32mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 6.1 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 26.5 snowfall days, and 6.5" (165mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 39.4°F (4.1°C) and a low-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Girard, 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 7.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Girard, during December, the rain falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 6.1 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Girard?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:45 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?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Girard, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Girard, IL

Average temperature in December - Girard, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.4°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 (34°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.2°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 (21.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Girard, IL

Average pressure in December - Girard, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Girard, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Girard, IL

Average humidity in December - Girard, 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
Girard, IL

Average rainfall in December - Girard, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.83").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.26").

Average rainfall days in December
Girard, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Girard, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Girard, IL

Average snowfall in December - Girard, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Girard, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Girard, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Girard, 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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Girard, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Girard, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Girard, IL

Average UV index in December - Girard, 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
Girard, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Girard, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

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

Average visibility in December
Girard, IL

Average visibility in December - Girard, 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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