December weather forecast
Mendota, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Mendota, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.1°F (-4.4°C) and an average high of 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Temperature

December shows a mild decline in the average high-temperature, falling from November's frosty 46.6°F (8.1°C) to a cold 34.5°F (1.4°C). In Mendota, December nights cool down to an average of 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January, February, November and December Rain falls for 4.6 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Mendota are January through April, October through December. In December, in Mendota, Illinois, it is snowing for 6 days. Throughout December, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 29.3 snowfall days, and 3.86" (98mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Mendota, Illinois, is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Mendota?

In Mendota, 34.5°F (1.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 24.1°F (-4.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Mendota?

In Mendota, Illinois, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

What is the driest month in Mendota?

The months with the least rainfall in Mendota are January, February, November and December Rain falls for 4.6 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December in Mendota?

In Mendota, Illinois, in December, it is raining for 4.6 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Mendota?

In Mendota, in December, during 6 snowfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mendota?

December has the shortest days of the year in Mendota, Illinois, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Mendota have in December?

The average day length in December in Mendota, Illinois, is 9h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Mendota?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, in Mendota, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Mendota have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Mendota is 4.1h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Mendota?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Mendota, Illinois, is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Mendota, IL

Average temperature in December - Mendota, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Mendota, IL

Average pressure in December - Mendota, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"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
Mendota, IL

Average wind speed in December - Mendota, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Mendota, IL

Average humidity in December - Mendota, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Mendota, IL

Average rainfall in December - Mendota, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.42").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, November and December (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Mendota, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Mendota, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mendota, IL

Average snowfall in December - Mendota, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mendota, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Mendota, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 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
Mendota, IL

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

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mendota, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Mendota, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Mendota, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Mendota, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Mendota, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Mendota, IL

Average visibility in December - Mendota, 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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