December weather forecast
Iola, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Iola, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 41.9°F (5.5°C) and min 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Temperature

Observing a mild shift, the average high-temperature during December reduces from November's cool 52°F (11.1°C) to an icy 41.9°F (5.5°C). Iola experiences a mean low-temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Iola, in December, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Iola, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.3 days and collects up to 37.17" (944mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Iola, during December, snow falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 22.8 snowfall days, and 7.09" (180mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, in Iola, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.6h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jun 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

In December, in Iola, the average high-temperature is 41.9°F (5.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.4°F (-0.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Iola, during December, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Iola, in December, snow falls for 4.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.3" (33mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Iola have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 30min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Iola?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Iola have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

What is the month 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.

How high is the UV index 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 Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Iola, IL

Average temperature in December - Iola, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Iola, IL

Average pressure in December - Iola, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Iola, IL

Average wind speed in December - Iola, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Iola, IL

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and July (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Iola, IL

Average rainfall in December - Iola, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.88").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and September (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
Iola, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Iola, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Iola, IL

Average snowfall in December - Iola, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Iola, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Iola, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.1 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
Iola, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Iola, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Iola, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Iola, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9 days).

Average UV index in December
Iola, IL

Average UV index in December - Iola, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Iola, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Iola, IL

Average visibility in December - Iola, 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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