December weather forecast
La Fox, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in La Fox, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and max 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Temperature

Transition into December marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to a wintry 34.2°F (1.2°C). Nighttime temperatures consistently average a subzero cold 23.9°F (-4.5°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In La Fox, during December, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 120.4 rainfall days, and 12.32" (313mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In La Fox, in December, snow falls for 6.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.55" (14mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in La Fox, there are 32.3 snowfall days, and 4.84" (123mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:32 pm CST.

Sunshine

In La Fox, the average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, in La Fox, the average high-temperature is 34.2°F (1.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 23.9°F (-4.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in July is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In La Fox, in December, it is raining for 6 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 6.4 days. Throughout December, 0.55" (14mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does La Fox have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 11min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in La Fox?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:32 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
La Fox, IL

Average temperature in December - La Fox, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16°F).

Average pressure in December
La Fox, IL

Average pressure in December - La Fox, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
La Fox, IL

Average wind speed in December - La Fox, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
La Fox, IL

Average humidity in December - La Fox, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
La Fox, IL

Average rainfall in December - La Fox, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
La Fox, IL

Average rainfall days in December - La Fox, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
La Fox, IL

Average snowfall in December - La Fox, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.69").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
La Fox, IL

Average snowfall days in December - La Fox, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
La Fox, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - La Fox, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
La Fox, IL

Average sunshine days in December - La Fox, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
La Fox, IL

Average UV index in December - La Fox, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
La Fox, IL

Average cloud cover in December - La Fox, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
La Fox, IL

Average visibility in December - La Fox, 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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