December weather forecast
Lamb, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lamb, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between max 45.1°F (7.3°C) and min 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Temperature

In Lamb, the beginning of December is marked by a lowered average high-temperature, shifting from November's cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) to a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C). Throughout December, the average low-temperature dips to a wintry 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Lamb, in December, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Lamb, during the entire year, the rain falls for 136.4 days and collects up to 20" (508mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Lamb, Illinois, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Lamb, there are 15.2 snowfall days, and 3.03" (77mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Lamb, Illinois, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. 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. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Lamb in December?

In Lamb, in December, the average high-temperature is 45.1°F (7.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 33.3°F (0.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Lamb, in December, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 0.28" (7mm) 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 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Lamb, the average day length in December is 9h and 37min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lamb have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average temperature in December
Lamb, IL

Average temperature in December - Lamb, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Lamb, IL

Average pressure in December - Lamb, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lamb, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Lamb, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Lamb, IL

Average rainfall in December - Lamb, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Lamb, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Lamb, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lamb, IL

Average snowfall in December - Lamb, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lamb, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Lamb, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 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
Lamb, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lamb, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lamb, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Lamb, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Lamb, IL

Average UV index in December - Lamb, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Lamb, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Lamb, 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
Lamb, IL

Average visibility in December - Lamb, 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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