December weather forecast
La Harpe, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in La Harpe, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and 37°F (2.8°C).

Temperature

December ushers in a slight temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's frosty 48.9°F (9.4°C) to a cold 37°F (2.8°C). Throughout December, La Harpe encounters an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.6 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in La Harpe, there are 127.6 rainfall days, and 21.02" (534mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 5.4 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is accumulated. In La Harpe, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.4 days and aggregates up to 9.06" (230mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in La Harpe in December?

La Harpe in December has an average high-temperature of 37°F (2.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 5.6 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In La Harpe, in December, snow falls for 5.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.3" (33mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

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

In La Harpe, the average day length in December is 9h and 20min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

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.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In La Harpe, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
La Harpe, IL

Average temperature in December - La Harpe, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

Average pressure in December
La Harpe, IL

Average pressure in December - La Harpe, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
La Harpe, IL

Average wind speed in December - La Harpe, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in December
La Harpe, IL

Average humidity in December - La Harpe, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
La Harpe, IL

Average rainfall in December - La Harpe, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").

Average rainfall days in December
La Harpe, IL

Average rainfall days in December - La Harpe, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
La Harpe, IL

Average snowfall in December - La Harpe, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
La Harpe, IL

Average snowfall days in December - La Harpe, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 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
La Harpe, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - La Harpe, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
La Harpe, IL

Average sunshine days in December - La Harpe, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
La Harpe, IL

Average UV index in December - La Harpe, 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
La Harpe, IL

Average cloud cover in December - La Harpe, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
La Harpe, IL

Average visibility in December - La Harpe, 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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