December weather forecast
Pleasant Plains, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Pleasant Plains, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 38.5°F (3.6°C) and 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

Pleasant Plains in December undergoes a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's cool 50°F (10°C) to a wintry 38.5°F (3.6°C). Pleasant Plains records a consistent low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) during December nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 8.1 days and typically collects 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 4.8 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is accumulated. In Pleasant Plains, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.2 days and aggregates up to 10.39" (264mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Pleasant Plains.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk 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:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

In Pleasant Plains, 38.5°F (3.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 27.5°F (-2.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 8.1 days and typically collects 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Pleasant Plains, in December, during 8.1 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Pleasant Plains in December?

In Pleasant Plains, in December, snow falls for 4.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 24min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Pleasant Plains?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Pleasant Plains, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February, November 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 Pleasant Plains, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Pleasant Plains, IL

Average temperature in December - Pleasant Plains, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Pleasant Plains, IL

Average pressure in December - Pleasant Plains, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Pleasant Plains, IL

Average wind speed in December - Pleasant Plains, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Pleasant Plains, IL

Average humidity in December - Pleasant Plains, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Pleasant Plains, IL

Average rainfall in December - Pleasant Plains, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.5").

Average rainfall days in December
Pleasant Plains, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Pleasant Plains, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pleasant Plains, IL

Average snowfall in December - Pleasant Plains, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pleasant Plains, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Pleasant Plains, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Pleasant Plains, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pleasant Plains, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Pleasant Plains, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Pleasant Plains, IL

Average UV index in December - Pleasant Plains, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Pleasant Plains, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Pleasant Plains, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Pleasant Plains, IL

Average visibility in December - Pleasant Plains, 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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