December weather forecast
Long Creek, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Long Creek, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between max 38.5°F (3.6°C) and min 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C) in November to a wintry 38.5°F (3.6°C). An average minimum temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) is recorded in Long Creek during the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Long Creek is 79%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Long Creek are February and December Rain falls for 7.1 days and accumulates 0.87" (22mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 5.3 days. Throughout December, 0.83" (21mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 23.1 snowfall days, and 5.67" (144mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Long Creek, Illinois.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Long Creek is 4.6h.

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 low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Long Creek?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Long Creek, is 38.5°F (3.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 27.9°F (-2.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Long Creek?

In Long Creek, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the driest month in Long Creek?

The months with the least rainfall in Long Creek, Illinois, are February and December Rain falls for 7.1 days and accumulates 0.87" (22mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Long Creek in December?

In Long Creek, in December, it is raining for 7.1 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Long Creek in December?

In Long Creek, in December, during 5.3 snowfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Long Creek?

The month with the shortest days in Long Creek is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Long Creek?

The average day length in December in Long Creek is 9h and 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Long Creek?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, in Long Creek, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Long Creek?

In Long Creek, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Long Creek?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Long Creek?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Long Creek, Illinois, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Long Creek, IL

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Long Creek, IL

Average pressure in December - Long Creek, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Long Creek, IL

Average wind speed in December - Long Creek, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Long Creek, IL

Average humidity in December - Long Creek, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Long Creek, IL

Average rainfall in December - Long Creek, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.01").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.87").

Average rainfall days in December
Long Creek, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Long Creek, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Long Creek, IL

Average snowfall in December - Long Creek, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Long Creek, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Long Creek, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Long Creek, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Long Creek, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
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 June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Long Creek, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Long Creek, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Long Creek, IL

Average UV index in December - Long Creek, 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
Long Creek, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Long Creek, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Long Creek, IL

Average visibility in December - Long Creek, 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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