December weather forecast
Loraine, IL

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

The onset of December brings a small change in high-temperatures, falling from a cool 50.2°F (10.1°C) in November to a cold 38.5°F (3.6°C). In the month of December, Loraine experiences an average low-temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Loraine is 78%.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Loraine is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Loraine, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Loraine, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Loraine during December?

Loraine in December has an average high-temperature of 38.5°F (3.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Loraine?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

What is the driest month in Loraine?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Loraine?

In Loraine, Illinois, in December, during 5.8 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Loraine?

In December, it is snowing for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Loraine?

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

How many hours of daylight does Loraine have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Loraine?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, in Loraine, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Loraine?

The average sunshine duration in December in Loraine is 4.7h.

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

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 Loraine?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Loraine, Illinois, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Loraine, IL

Average temperature in December - Loraine, 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
Loraine, IL

Average pressure in December - Loraine, 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
Loraine, IL

Average wind speed in December - Loraine, 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
Loraine, IL

Average humidity in December - Loraine, 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
Loraine, IL

Average rainfall in December - Loraine, 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
Loraine, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Loraine, 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
Loraine, IL

Average snowfall in December - Loraine, 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
Loraine, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Loraine, 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
Loraine, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Loraine, 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
Loraine, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Loraine, 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
Loraine, IL

Average UV index in December - Loraine, 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
Loraine, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Loraine, 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
Loraine, IL

Average visibility in December - Loraine, 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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