December weather forecast
Rose Hill, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Rose Hill, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Temperature

December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C) in November to a cold 41.2°F (5.1°C). Throughout the December nights, Rose Hill encounters a low-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.6 days. Throughout December, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 158.3 rainfall days, and 35.12" (892mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 3.8 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 20.7 snowfall days, and 7.13" (181mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and a low-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Rose Hill, in December, during 10.6 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Rose Hill, during December, snow falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Rose Hill have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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 intensity in December in Rose Hill?

In Rose Hill, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Rose Hill, IL

Average temperature in December - Rose Hill, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Rose Hill, IL

Average pressure in December - Rose Hill, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Rose Hill, IL

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Rose Hill, IL

Average humidity in December - Rose Hill, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Rose Hill, IL

Average rainfall in December - Rose Hill, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (5.04").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Rose Hill, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Rose Hill, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rose Hill, IL

Average snowfall in December - Rose Hill, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Rose Hill, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Rose Hill, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.8 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
Rose Hill, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rose Hill, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rose Hill, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Rose Hill, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Rose Hill, IL

Average UV index in December - Rose Hill, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Rose Hill, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Rose Hill, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Rose Hill, IL

Average visibility in December - Rose Hill, 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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