December weather forecast
Monroe Center, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Monroe Center, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Temperature

The decrease of average high-temperatures is mild in December, with a decline from a chilly 44.6°F (7°C) in November to a wintry 32.5°F (0.3°C). Monroe Center experiences a nighttime temperature average of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Monroe Center are November and December Rain falls for 3.9 days and accumulates 0.31" (8mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Monroe Center, Illinois, in December, snow falls for 6.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 29.5 snowfall days, and 2.8" (71mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:34 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Monroe Center is 3.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into 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. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. 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?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 32.5°F (0.3°C) and 22.5°F (-5.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

What is the driest month?

November and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 3.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in December?

In Monroe Center, in December, during 3.9 rainfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Monroe Center, during December, snow falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Monroe Center have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 10min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Monroe Center, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:34 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Monroe Center, Illinois, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Monroe Center, IL

Average temperature in December - Monroe Center, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.5°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 (14°F).

Average pressure in December
Monroe Center, IL

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Monroe Center, IL

Average wind speed in December - Monroe Center, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Monroe Center, IL

Average humidity in December - Monroe Center, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Monroe Center, IL

Average rainfall in December - Monroe Center, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (0.91").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are November and December (0.31").

Average rainfall days in December
Monroe Center, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Monroe Center, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Monroe Center, IL

Average snowfall in December - Monroe Center, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Monroe Center, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Monroe Center, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 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
Monroe Center, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Monroe Center, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Monroe Center, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Monroe Center, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Monroe Center, IL

Average UV index in December - Monroe Center, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Monroe Center, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Monroe Center, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Monroe Center, IL

Average visibility in December - Monroe Center, 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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