Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Observing a mild shift, the average high-temperature during December reduces from November's chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C) to an icy 35.6°F (2°C). During the month of December, the temperature generally drops to a low average of 25.3°F (-3.7°C).Humidity
In Porterfield, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.Rainfall
The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 7.5 days and accumulates 1.57" (40mm) of rain.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Porterfield, in December, during 7 snowfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 36.7 snowfall days, and 14.09" (358mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:38 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Porterfield, the average sunshine in December is 4.2h.UV index
In Porterfield, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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How many hours of daylight does Porterfield have in December?
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What is the UV index reading in December in Porterfield?
Average temperature in December
Porterfield, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 35.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Porterfield, IL
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Porterfield, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Porterfield, IL
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Porterfield, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 1.57"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.41").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.57").
Average rainfall days in December
Porterfield, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Porterfield, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 2.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.7").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Porterfield, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.2 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
Porterfield, 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 June (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Porterfield, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Porterfield, IL
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Porterfield, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Porterfield, IL
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July and August (5mi).
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