December weather forecast
Liberty, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Liberty, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and an average high of 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Temperature

The onset of December coincides with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a fresh 50.2°F (10.1°C) in November to an icy 38.5°F (3.6°C). December sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 5.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Liberty, during December, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 27.6 snowfall days, and 7.95" (202mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

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 vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 38.5°F (3.6°C) and a low-temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 5.8 days and accumulates 1.02" (26mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Liberty, in December, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Liberty, the average day length in December is 9h and 24min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Liberty?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Liberty have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Liberty is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Liberty, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Liberty, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Liberty, IL

Average wind speed in December - Liberty, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Liberty, IL

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Liberty, IL

Average rainfall in December - Liberty, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.02").

Average rainfall days in December
Liberty, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Liberty, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Liberty, IL

Average snowfall in December - Liberty, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Liberty, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Liberty, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 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
Liberty, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Liberty, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Liberty, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Liberty, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Liberty, IL

Average UV index in December - Liberty, 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
Liberty, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Liberty, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Liberty, IL

Average visibility in December - Liberty, 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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