December weather forecast
Lane, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lane, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 37.6°F (3.1°C) and an average low of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature decreases from a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) in November to a wintry 37.6°F (3.1°C). Lane observes an average low-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 9.5 days and typically collects 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, in Lane, it is snowing for 8 days. Throughout December, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 36.9 snowfall days, and 14.76" (375mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Lane, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Lane, the average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Lane, is 37.6°F (3.1°C), while the average low-temperature is 27.3°F (-2.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 9.5 days and typically collects 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Lane, in December, during 9.5 rainfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 8 days. Throughout December, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 22min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lane have in December?

In Lane, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Lane?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Lane, IL

Average temperature in December - Lane, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Lane, IL

Average pressure in December - Lane, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lane, IL

Average wind speed in December - Lane, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Lane, IL

Average humidity in December - Lane, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Lane, IL

Average rainfall in December - Lane, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Lane, IL

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

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lane, IL

Average snowfall in December - Lane, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.49").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lane, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Lane, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12 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
Lane, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lane, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lane, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Lane, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Lane, IL

Average UV index in December - Lane, 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
Lane, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Lane, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Lane, IL

Average visibility in December - Lane, 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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