December weather forecast
Sailor Springs, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Sailor Springs, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and max 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

The decrease of average high-temperatures is mild in December, with a decline from a cool 52°F (11.1°C) in November to an icy 41.9°F (5.5°C). December witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around a freezing cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.9 days. Throughout December, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 167.3 rainfall days, and 37.17" (944mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sailor Springs, during December, snow falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 22.8 snowfall days, and 7.09" (180mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Sailor Springs, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Sailor Springs is 4.6h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

During December, Sailor Springs experiences an average high-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and a low-temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Sailor Springs, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Sailor Springs, in December, during 10.9 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Sailor Springs, in December, during 4.7 snowfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Sailor Springs, the average day length in December is 9h and 31min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sailor Springs have in December?

In Sailor Springs, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Sailor Springs?

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 Sailor Springs, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sailor Springs, IL

Average temperature in December - Sailor Springs, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Sailor Springs, IL

Average pressure in December - Sailor Springs, 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
Sailor Springs, IL

Average wind speed in December - Sailor Springs, 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
Sailor Springs, IL

Average humidity in December - Sailor Springs, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and July (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Sailor Springs, IL

Average rainfall in December - Sailor Springs, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.88").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and September (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
Sailor Springs, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Sailor Springs, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sailor Springs, IL

Average snowfall in December - Sailor Springs, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sailor Springs, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Sailor Springs, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.1 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
Sailor Springs, IL

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

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sailor Springs, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Sailor Springs, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9 days).

Average UV index in December
Sailor Springs, IL

Average UV index in December - Sailor Springs, 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
Sailor Springs, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Sailor Springs, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Sailor Springs, IL

Average visibility in December - Sailor Springs, 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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