December weather forecast
Peotone, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Peotone, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and 35.6°F (2°C).

Temperature

The onset of December comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 47.1°F (8.4°C) in November to an icy 35.6°F (2°C). During December, Peotone sees a mean low-temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Peotone is 81%.

Rainfall

In Peotone, in December, it is raining for 5.6 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Peotone, during the entire year, the rain falls for 115.5 days and collects up to 11.65" (296mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Peotone, Illinois, are January through April, October through December. In Peotone, Illinois, during December, snow falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of snow. In Peotone, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.7 days and aggregates up to 4.92" (125mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:32 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Peotone. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Peotone?

The high-temperature during December is 35.6°F (2°C) and the low-temperature is 25.9°F (-3.4°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Peotone?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in Peotone in December?

In Peotone, Illinois, during December, the rain falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Peotone in December?

In Peotone, Illinois, in December, during 6.7 snowfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Peotone?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Peotone?

In December, the average day length in Peotone, Illinois, is 9h and 15min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Peotone?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, in Peotone, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:32 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Peotone have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Peotone is 4.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Peotone?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Peotone?

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

Average temperature in December - Peotone, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Peotone, IL

Average pressure in December - Peotone, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Peotone, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Peotone, IL

Average humidity in December - Peotone, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Peotone, IL

Average rainfall in December - Peotone, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Peotone, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Peotone, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Peotone, IL

Average snowfall in December - Peotone, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Peotone, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Peotone, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 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
Peotone, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Peotone, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Peotone, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Peotone, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and July (12.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Peotone, IL

Average UV index in December - Peotone, 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
Peotone, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Peotone, IL

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

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

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