December weather forecast
Keensburg, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Keensburg, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.8°F (6°C) and 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Temperature

Keensburg experiences a temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) in November to a frosty 42.8°F (6°C). During December, the average low-temperature is a freezing cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Keensburg, during December, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 155.6 rainfall days, and 34.65" (880mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Keensburg, in December, snow falls for 4.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.14" (29mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 21 snowfall days, and 5.39" (137mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Keensburg, the average sunshine in December 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 minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Keensburg, 42.8°F (6°C) is the average high-temperature and 31.3°F (-0.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Keensburg, in December, during 10.3 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 4.2 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is accumulated.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December in Keensburg?

The average day length in December in Keensburg is 9h and 33min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Keensburg have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

What is the month 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December 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
Keensburg, IL

Average temperature in December - Keensburg, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.8°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 (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.3°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 (24.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Keensburg, IL

Average pressure in December - Keensburg, 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
Keensburg, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Keensburg, IL

Average humidity in December - Keensburg, 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
Keensburg, IL

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Keensburg, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Keensburg, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Keensburg, IL

Average snowfall in December - Keensburg, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Keensburg, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Keensburg, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Keensburg, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Keensburg, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Keensburg, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Keensburg, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Keensburg, IL

Average UV index in December - Keensburg, 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
Keensburg, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Keensburg, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Keensburg, IL

Average visibility in December - Keensburg, 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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