December weather forecast
Patoka, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Patoka, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and an average low of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

In Patoka, the average high-temperature in December drops from a cool 52.2°F (11.2°C) in November to a cold 41.9°F (5.5°C). The mean low-temperature during December nights is a freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.7 days. Throughout December, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Patoka, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.5 days and collects up to 28.39" (721mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Patoka, in December, during 3.6 snowfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Patoka, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.7 days and aggregates up to 5.91" (150mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Patoka, is 41.9°F (5.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Patoka?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, in Patoka, the rain falls for 8.7 days. Throughout December, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Patoka, in December, snow falls for 3.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Patoka, the average day length in December is 9h and 31min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Patoka is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Patoka, IL

Average temperature in December - Patoka, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Patoka, IL

Average pressure in December - Patoka, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Patoka, IL

Average wind speed in December - Patoka, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Patoka, IL

Average humidity in December - Patoka, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, July and August (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Patoka, IL

Average rainfall in December - Patoka, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Patoka, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Patoka, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Patoka, IL

Average snowfall in December - Patoka, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Patoka, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Patoka, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Patoka, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Patoka, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Patoka, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Patoka, IL

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Patoka, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Patoka, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Patoka, IL

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

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

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