December weather forecast
Rossville, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Rossville, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 37.6°F (3.1°C) and min 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Temperature

A shift in Rossville's weather is observed as November turns into December, with the average high temperature reducing from a frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C) to an icy 37.6°F (3.1°C). Rossville records an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C) in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Rossville, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 146.3 rainfall days, and 22.76" (578mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Rossville, in December, during 8 snowfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 34.2 snowfall days, and 7.8" (198mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 6:55 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:34 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.4h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Rossville, is 37.6°F (3.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 27.3°F (-2.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Rossville, Illinois, in December, during 8.5 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Rossville, in December, during 8 snowfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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?

The average day length in December is 9h and 21min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:34 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Rossville have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Rossville, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Rossville, IL

Average temperature in December - Rossville, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Rossville, IL

Average pressure in December - Rossville, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Rossville, IL

Average wind speed in December - Rossville, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Rossville, IL

Average humidity in December - Rossville, 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
Rossville, IL

Average rainfall in December - Rossville, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.18").

Average rainfall days in December
Rossville, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Rossville, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rossville, IL

Average snowfall in December - Rossville, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Rossville, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Rossville, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 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
Rossville, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rossville, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

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
Rossville, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Rossville, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Rossville, IL

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Rossville, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Rossville, 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 June, August and September (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Rossville, IL

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

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

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