December weather forecast
Perks, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Perks, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average high of 44.8°F (7.1°C) and an average low of 32.7°F (0.4°C).

Temperature

The onset of December results in a decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C). Perks reports a consistent average low-temperature of 32.7°F (0.4°C) throughout December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Perks, in December, it is raining for 7.3 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Perks, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.3 days and collects up to 13.03" (331mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Perks. In Perks, in December, during 1.9 snowfall days, 0.12" (3mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Perks, during the entire year, snow falls for 11 days and aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

Perks in December has an average high-temperature of 44.8°F (7.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 32.7°F (0.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Perks, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Perks, during December, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Perks, in December, snow falls for 1.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 38min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Perks have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Perks is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Perks, IL

Average temperature in December - Perks, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in December
Perks, IL

Average pressure in December - Perks, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Perks, IL

Average wind speed in December - Perks, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Perks, IL

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Perks, IL

Average rainfall in December - Perks, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Perks, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Perks, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, February and December (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Perks, IL

Average snowfall in December - Perks, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Perks, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Perks, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 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
Perks, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Perks, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Perks, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Perks, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Perks, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Perks, IL

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

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Perks, IL

Average visibility in December - Perks, 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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