December weather forecast
Royal, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Royal, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between max 37.6°F (3.1°C) and min 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature decreases from a chilly 48.7°F (9.3°C) in November to a wintry 37.6°F (3.1°C). December nights observe an average temperature dip to a subzero cold 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Royal, in December, during 6.9 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Royal, during the entire year, the rain falls for 121.5 days and collects up to 13.46" (342mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Royal, in December, snow falls for 6.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.83" (21mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 26.9 snowfall days, and 3.78" (96mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Royal 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 radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 37.6°F (3.1°C) and the low-temperature is 27.5°F (-2.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in July is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Royal, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 6.9 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Royal?

In Royal, in December, snow falls for 6.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.83" (21mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Royal have in December?

In Royal, the average day length in December is 9h and 22min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Royal have in December?

In Royal, Illinois, 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 in Royal.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability 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
Royal, IL

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Royal, IL

Average pressure in December - Royal, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Royal, IL

Average wind speed in December - Royal, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Royal, IL

Average humidity in December - Royal, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Royal, IL

Average rainfall in December - Royal, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Royal, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Royal, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Royal, IL

Average snowfall in December - Royal, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Royal, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Royal, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 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
Royal, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Royal, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Royal, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Royal, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Royal, IL

Average UV index in December - Royal, 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
Royal, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Royal, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Royal, IL

Average visibility in December - Royal, 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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