December weather forecast
Roland, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Roland, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 43.5°F (6.4°C) and min 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Temperature

The transition into December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 53.6°F (12°C) in November to a frosty 43.5°F (6.4°C). In December, Roland records an average nighttime temperature of 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 6.2 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 100.2 rainfall days, and 8.7" (221mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Roland, during December, snow falls for 1.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 10.1 snowfall days, and 0.91" (23mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jun 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

During December, Roland experiences an average high-temperature of 43.5°F (6.4°C) and a low-temperature of 32.2°F (0.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Roland, in December, it is raining for 6.2 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 1.9 days. Throughout December, 0.12" (3mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Roland have in December?

In Roland, the average day length in December is 9h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Roland have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Roland?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate 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
Roland, IL

Average temperature in December - Roland, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Roland, IL

Average pressure in December - Roland, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Roland, IL

Average wind speed in December - Roland, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Roland, IL

Average humidity in December - Roland, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Roland, IL

Average rainfall in December - Roland, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Roland, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Roland, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Roland, IL

Average snowfall in December - Roland, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Roland, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Roland, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Roland, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Roland, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Roland, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Roland, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Roland, IL

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Roland, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Roland, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Roland, IL

Average visibility in December - Roland, 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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