Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The transition into December is accompanied by a temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from a chilly 44.8°F (7.1°C) in November to a wintry 32.5°F (0.3°C). Lanark's temperature lowers to a mean of 22.3°F (-5.4°C) during the nights in December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 83%.Rainfall
In Lanark, in December, during 5.9 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 130.8 rainfall days, and 17.95" (456mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Lanark, during December, snow falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 39.2 snowfall days, and 8.62" (219mm) 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 7:08 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:37 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Lanark, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 32.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 22.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Lanark, IL
- Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Lanark, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Lanark, IL
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Lanark, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 0.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.76").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.71").
Average rainfall days in December
Lanark, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Lanark, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 1.42"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Lanark, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.2 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
Lanark, 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 0min
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 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Lanark, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).
Average UV index in December
Lanark, IL
- Average UV index in December: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Lanark, 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
Lanark, IL
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July and August (5mi).
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