December weather forecast
McConnell, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in McConnell, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.4°F (-5.9°C) and 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, from a chilly 43.9°F (6.6°C) to a subzero cold 31.6°F (-0.2°C). Throughout the month of December, McConnell expects an average low of 21.4°F (-5.9°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 145.9 rainfall days, and 22.8" (579mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in McConnell are January through April, October through December. In McConnell, during December, snow falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 50.1 snowfall days, and 13.62" (346mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.

Sunshine

In McConnell, the average sunshine in December is 4h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and a low-temperature of 21.4°F (-5.9°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in McConnell?

In McConnell, in December, during 11.3 snowfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in McConnell?

December has the shortest days of the year in McConnell, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In McConnell, the average day length in December is 9h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
McConnell, IL

Average temperature in December - McConnell, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.9°F).

Average pressure in December
McConnell, IL

Average pressure in December - McConnell, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
McConnell, IL

Average wind speed in December - McConnell, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
McConnell, IL

Average humidity in December - McConnell, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (76%).

Average rainfall in December
McConnell, IL

Average rainfall in December - McConnell, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
McConnell, IL

Average rainfall days in December - McConnell, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
McConnell, IL

Average snowfall in December - McConnell, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.52"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
McConnell, IL

Average snowfall days in December - McConnell, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
McConnell, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - McConnell, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
McConnell, IL

Average sunshine days in December - McConnell, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
McConnell, IL

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
McConnell, IL

Average cloud cover in December - McConnell, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
McConnell, IL

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

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

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