December weather forecast
Mount Carroll, IL

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

Mount Carroll observes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's chilly 45°F (7.2°C) to an icy 32.5°F (0.3°C). Throughout December, Mount Carroll encounters an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Humidity

In Mount Carroll, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Mount Carroll, in December, it is raining for 5.9 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 123.8 rainfall days, and 17.05" (433mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is accumulated. In Mount Carroll, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.4 days and aggregates up to 8.11" (206mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:38 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4h.

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 hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in 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 Mount Carroll, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Mount Carroll, in December, it is raining for 5.9 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Mount Carroll, Illinois, during December, snow falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Mount Carroll?

The average day length in December is 9h and 10min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Mount Carroll?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:38 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Mount Carroll have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Mount Carroll is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Mount Carroll, IL

Average temperature in December - Mount Carroll, 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 (26.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Mount Carroll, IL

Average pressure in December - Mount Carroll, 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
Mount Carroll, IL

Average wind speed in December - Mount Carroll, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Mount Carroll, IL

Average humidity in December - Mount Carroll, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Mount Carroll, IL

Average rainfall in December - Mount Carroll, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.52").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Mount Carroll, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Mount Carroll, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mount Carroll, IL

Average snowfall in December - Mount Carroll, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.48").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mount Carroll, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Mount Carroll, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.6 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
Mount Carroll, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mount Carroll, 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: 4h and 0min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Mount Carroll, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Mount Carroll, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Mount Carroll, IL

Average UV index in December - Mount Carroll, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Mount Carroll, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Mount Carroll, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Mount Carroll, IL

Average visibility in December - Mount Carroll, IL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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