December weather forecast
Sherrard, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Sherrard, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 34.7°F (1.5°C) and min 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Temperature

Observing a mild shift, the average high-temperature during December reduces from November's frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C) to a cold 34.7°F (1.5°C). During December, Sherrard experiences an average low-temperature of 24.1°F (-4.4°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.4 days and accumulates 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sherrard, in December, snow falls for 7.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.97" (50mm) of snow. In Sherrard, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.5 days and aggregates up to 13.5" (343mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.3h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 1 in December translates into these instructions:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature during December is 34.7°F (1.5°C) and the low-temperature is 24.1°F (-4.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and 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 in Sherrard is 81%.

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.4 days and accumulates 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Sherrard, in December, it is raining for 7.4 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Sherrard, in December, during 7.5 snowfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Sherrard have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 15min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Sherrard, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sherrard, IL

Average temperature in December - Sherrard, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Sherrard, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sherrard, IL

Average wind speed in December - Sherrard, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Sherrard, IL

Average humidity in December - Sherrard, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Sherrard, IL

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.26").

Average rainfall days in December
Sherrard, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Sherrard, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sherrard, IL

Average snowfall in December - Sherrard, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.97"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sherrard, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Sherrard, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
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 July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sherrard, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Sherrard, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Sherrard, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Sherrard, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Sherrard, IL

Average visibility in December - Sherrard, 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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