December weather forecast
Plymouth, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Plymouth, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and 37°F (2.8°C).

Temperature

As Plymouth enters December, the average high-temperature decreases from the a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C) of November to a wintry 37°F (2.8°C). Throughout the December nights, Plymouth encounters a low-temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Plymouth is December, when the rain falls for 4.3 days and typically collects 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is accumulated. In Plymouth, during the entire year, snow falls for 20.5 days and aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Plymouth.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Plymouth is 4.6h.

UV index

In Plymouth, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Plymouth, is 37°F (2.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 25.9°F (-3.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 4.3 days and typically collects 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Plymouth, Illinois, during December, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Plymouth, in December, during 3.7 snowfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Plymouth have in December?

In Plymouth, the average day length in December is 9h and 22min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Plymouth, Illinois, is 4.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December 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
Plymouth, IL

Average temperature in December - Plymouth, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).

Average pressure in December
Plymouth, IL

Average pressure in December - Plymouth, 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 (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Plymouth, IL

Average wind speed in December - Plymouth, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Plymouth, IL

Average humidity in December - Plymouth, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Plymouth, IL

Average rainfall in December - Plymouth, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.1").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Plymouth, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Plymouth, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Plymouth, IL

Average snowfall in December - Plymouth, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Plymouth, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Plymouth, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 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
Plymouth, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Plymouth, 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 4min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Plymouth, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Plymouth, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Plymouth, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Plymouth, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Plymouth, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Plymouth, IL

Average visibility in December - Plymouth, 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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