December weather forecast
Ridott, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ridott, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between max 32°F (0°C) and min 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Temperature

Onset of December comes with a temperature decline, the average high falling from a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C) in November to a wintry 32°F (0°C). December brings an average low-temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) to Ridott.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.8 days and accumulates 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Ridott. In December, it is snowing for 8.2 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is accumulated. In Ridott, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.8 days and aggregates up to 10.43" (265mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:35 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Ridott, records 32°F (0°C), while the low-temperature is 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Ridott, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 6.8 days and typically collects 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Ridott, in December, during 6.8 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Ridott, Illinois, in December, snow falls for 8.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.34" (34mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Ridott.

How many hours of daylight does Ridott have in December?

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

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 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:35 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Ridott, IL

Average temperature in December - Ridott, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 32°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Ridott, IL

Average pressure in December - Ridott, 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 (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ridott, IL

Average wind speed in December - Ridott, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Ridott, IL

Average humidity in December - Ridott, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Ridott, IL

Average rainfall in December - Ridott, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.83").

Average rainfall days in December
Ridott, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Ridott, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ridott, IL

Average snowfall in December - Ridott, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.99").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ridott, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 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
Ridott, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ridott, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ridott, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Ridott, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Ridott, IL

Average UV index in December - Ridott, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Ridott, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Ridott, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Ridott, IL

Average visibility in December - Ridott, IL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July and August (5mi).

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