December weather forecast
Kell, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Kell, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

Kell's weather changes with the onset of December, slightly falling from a fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C) in November to an icy 41.9°F (5.5°C). Throughout December, Kell witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Kell is 78%.

Rainfall

In Kell, during December, the rain falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 123.2 rainfall days, and 15.08" (383mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Kell, in December, during 3.4 snowfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Kell, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.4 days and aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Kell, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Kell, the average sunshine in December 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 41.9°F (5.5°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Kell?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Kell, during December, the rain falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Kell, in December, during 3.4 snowfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Kell have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Kell have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

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.

What is the UV index intensity 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 exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Kell, IL

Average temperature in December - Kell, 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 (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.6°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
Kell, IL

Average pressure in December - Kell, 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
Kell, IL

Average wind speed in December - Kell, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Kell, IL

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, July and August (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Kell, IL

Average rainfall in December - Kell, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Kell, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Kell, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kell, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.63").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Kell, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Kell, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.1 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
Kell, IL

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

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

Average sunshine days in December
Kell, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Kell, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Kell, IL

Average UV index in December - Kell, 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
Kell, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Kell, 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
Kell, IL

Average visibility in December - Kell, 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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