December weather forecast
Ransom, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Ransom, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

Ransom's progression into December includes a drop in the average high-temperature, from a frosty 47.1°F (8.4°C) in November to an icy 35.1°F (1.7°C). Ransom records a consistent low-temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 7.6 days and typically collects 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Ransom, in December, snow falls for 8.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.52" (64mm) of snow. In Ransom, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.8 days and aggregates up to 15.71" (399mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.3h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Ransom, records 35.1°F (1.7°C), while the low-temperature is 25.2°F (-3.8°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.6 days and accumulates 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Ransom, in December, it is raining for 7.6 days, with typically 1.65" (42mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Ransom, Illinois, in December, snow falls for 8.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.52" (64mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Ransom, the average day length in December is 9h and 16min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Ransom have in December?

In Ransom, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. 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 rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Ransom, IL

Average temperature in December - Ransom, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Ransom, IL

Average pressure in December - Ransom, 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
Ransom, IL

Average wind speed in December - Ransom, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Ransom, IL

Average humidity in December - Ransom, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Ransom, IL

Average rainfall in December - Ransom, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Ransom, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Ransom, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ransom, IL

Average snowfall in December - Ransom, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.52"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ransom, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Ransom, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.9 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
Ransom, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ransom, 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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ransom, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Ransom, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Ransom, IL

Average UV index in December - Ransom, 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
Ransom, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Ransom, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Ransom, IL

Average visibility in December - Ransom, 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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