December weather forecast
Hooper, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hooper, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and an average low of 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature decreases from a chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C) in November to an icy 36.5°F (2.5°C). Hooper records an average nighttime low-temperature of 26.4°F (-3.1°C) throughout December.

Humidity

In Hooper, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Hooper, during December, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation. In Hooper, during the entire year, the rain falls for 136.7 days and collects up to 19.72" (501mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Hooper, during December, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of snow. In Hooper, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.9 days and aggregates up to 9.17" (233mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:32 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.3h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 36.5°F (2.5°C) and the low-temperature is 26.4°F (-3.1°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, in Hooper, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Hooper in December?

In Hooper, in December, during 6.5 snowfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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?

The average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:32 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Hooper?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index is 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 is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Hooper, IL

Average temperature in December - Hooper, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Hooper, IL

Average pressure in December - Hooper, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hooper, IL

Average wind speed in December - Hooper, 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 August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Hooper, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Hooper, IL

Average rainfall in December - Hooper, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.98").

Average rainfall days in December
Hooper, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Hooper, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hooper, IL

Average snowfall in December - Hooper, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hooper, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Hooper, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 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
Hooper, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hooper, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hooper, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Hooper, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Hooper, IL

Average UV index in December - Hooper, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Hooper, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Hooper, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Hooper, IL

Average visibility in December - Hooper, 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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