Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from November's fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C) to a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C). In Horseshoe, an average low-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C) is recorded during December nights.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In Horseshoe, in December, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158.6 rainfall days, and 36.02" (915mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Horseshoe, in December, during 3.6 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Horseshoe, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.7 days and aggregates up to 6.57" (167mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Horseshoe, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Horseshoe are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Horseshoe, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 44.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 32.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Horseshoe, IL
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Horseshoe, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Horseshoe, IL
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Horseshoe, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 2.8"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").
Average rainfall days in December
Horseshoe, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Horseshoe, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 1.18"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Horseshoe, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.3 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
Horseshoe, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Horseshoe, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Horseshoe, IL
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Horseshoe, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 50
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Horseshoe, IL
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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