December weather forecast
Martinton, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Martinton, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Temperature

Onset of December comes with a temperature decline, the average high falling from a frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C) in November to an icy 36.5°F (2.5°C). The mean low-temperature during December nights is a subzero cold 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Martinton, in December, it is raining for 7.3 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Martinton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 136.7 days and collects up to 19.72" (501mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Martinton, in December, snow falls for 6.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.26" (32mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Martinton, there are 32.9 snowfall days, and 9.17" (233mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:33 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Martinton is 4.3h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December leads to these advisories:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 36.5°F (2.5°C) and the low-temperature is 26.4°F (-3.1°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:33 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Martinton have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Martinton.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Martinton, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Martinton, IL

Average temperature in December - Martinton, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Martinton, IL

Average pressure in December - Martinton, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Martinton, IL

Average wind speed in December - Martinton, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Martinton, IL

Average humidity in December - Martinton, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Martinton, IL

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.98").

Average rainfall days in December
Martinton, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Martinton, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Martinton, IL

Average snowfall in December - Martinton, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Martinton, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Martinton, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 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
Martinton, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Martinton, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Martinton, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Martinton, IL

Average UV index in December - Martinton, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Martinton, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Martinton, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Martinton, IL

Average visibility in December - Martinton, 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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