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
A subtle decrease in the average high-temperature marks December, falling from November's frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C) to a subzero cold 31.6°F (-0.2°C). Lena's December nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 21.4°F (-5.9°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 83%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 145.9 rainfall days, and 22.8" (579mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lena, during December, snow falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 50.1 snowfall days, and 13.62" (346mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Lena, 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in December
Lena, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 31.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 21.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Lena, IL
- Average pressure in December: 30.09"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
Lena, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Lena, IL
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Lena, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 1.1"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").
Average rainfall days in December
Lena, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (5.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Lena, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 2.52"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Lena, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lena, 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 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Lena, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Lena, IL
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Lena, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 59
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
Lena, IL
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July and August (5mi).
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