December weather forecast
Jerome, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Jerome, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28.4°F (-2°C) and an average high of 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

The start of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, receding from a cool 50.2°F (10.1°C) in November to a cold 38.8°F (3.8°C). Jerome records an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 28.4°F (-2°C) in December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 5.5 days and typically collects 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 3.9 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 18.6 snowfall days, and 2.68" (68mm) 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 7:01 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Jerome, records 38.8°F (3.8°C), while the low-temperature is 28.4°F (-2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Jerome?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 5.5 days and typically collects 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, in Jerome, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Jerome, in December, during 3.9 snowfall days, 0.47" (12mm) 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 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Jerome, the average day length in December is 9h and 25min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What are the months 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 in Jerome.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Jerome, IL

Average temperature in December - Jerome, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Jerome, IL

Average pressure in December - Jerome, 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 (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Jerome, IL

Average wind speed in December - Jerome, 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
Jerome, IL

Average humidity in December - Jerome, 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 (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Jerome, IL

Average rainfall in December - Jerome, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.22").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.43").

Average rainfall days in December
Jerome, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Jerome, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Jerome, IL

Average snowfall in December - Jerome, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.91").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Jerome, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Jerome, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.7 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
Jerome, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Jerome, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Jerome, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Jerome, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14 days).

Average UV index in December
Jerome, IL

Average UV index in December - Jerome, 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
Jerome, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Jerome, IL

Average visibility in December - Jerome, 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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