December weather forecast
Glasford, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Glasford, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and max 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a shift in temperature, down from a frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C) in November to an icy 36.9°F (2.7°C). An average low-temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) is expected in Glasford during December.

Humidity

In Glasford, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 8.1 days and typically collects 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Glasford, during December, snow falls for 6.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of snow. In Glasford, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.9 days and aggregates up to 12.24" (311mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.4h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Glasford, 36.9°F (2.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 26.2°F (-3.2°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.1 days and accumulates 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout December, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Glasford, in December, snow falls for 6.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length in Glasford is 9h and 20min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

What are the months 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.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Glasford, IL

Average temperature in December - Glasford, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).

Average pressure in December
Glasford, IL

Average pressure in December - Glasford, 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
Glasford, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Glasford, IL

Average humidity in December - Glasford, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Glasford, IL

Average rainfall in December - Glasford, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Glasford, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Glasford, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Glasford, IL

Average snowfall in December - Glasford, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.85"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Glasford, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Glasford, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.4 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
Glasford, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Glasford, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Glasford, IL

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).

Average UV index in December
Glasford, IL

Average UV index in December - Glasford, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Glasford, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Glasford, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Glasford, IL

Average visibility in December - Glasford, 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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