December weather forecast
Matherville, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Matherville, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and an average high of 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

As November transitions to December, the average high-temperature falls from a frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C) to a wintry 35.1°F (1.7°C). December's nights observe an average temperature of 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Matherville is 81%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Matherville is December, when the rain falls for 5.5 days and typically collects 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Matherville, Illinois, in December, snow falls for 6.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.98" (25mm) of snow. In Matherville, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.3 days and aggregates up to 7.64" (194mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Matherville, Illinois.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

In Matherville, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Matherville in December?

In December, in Matherville, the average high-temperature is 35.1°F (1.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 24.4°F (-4.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Matherville?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

What is the driest month in Matherville?

The month with the least rainfall in Matherville, Illinois, is December, when the rain falls for 5.5 days and typically collects 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Matherville in December?

In Matherville, Illinois, in December, during 5.5 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Matherville in December?

In Matherville, in December, during 6.1 snowfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Matherville?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Matherville?

In Matherville, Illinois, the average day length in December is 9h and 16min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Matherville?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, in Matherville, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Matherville?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.5h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Matherville?

In Matherville, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Matherville, IL

Average temperature in December - Matherville, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Matherville, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Matherville, IL

Average wind speed in December - Matherville, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Matherville, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Matherville, IL

Average rainfall in December - Matherville, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Matherville, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Matherville, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Matherville, IL

Average snowfall in December - Matherville, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Matherville, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Matherville, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 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
Matherville, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Matherville, 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 3min

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 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Matherville, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Matherville, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Matherville, IL

Average UV index in December - Matherville, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Matherville, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Matherville, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

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

Average visibility in December
Matherville, IL

Average visibility in December - Matherville, IL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (5mi).

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