December weather forecast
Sparks Hill, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Sparks Hill, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 32.9°F (0.5°C) and 44.6°F (7°C).

Temperature

December ushers in a slight temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's cool 54.1°F (12.3°C) to a chilly 44.6°F (7°C). In the month of December, the temperature generally rests at an average low of 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Sparks Hill, during December, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 146.3 rainfall days, and 24.96" (634mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Sparks Hill are January through April, November and December. In Sparks Hill, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 15.9 snowfall days, and 3.58" (91mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Sparks Hill in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Sparks Hill, is 44.6°F (7°C) and the average low-temperature is 32.9°F (0.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Sparks Hill, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Sparks Hill, in December, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 37min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Sparks Hill are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Sparks Hill, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Sparks Hill, IL

Average pressure in December - Sparks Hill, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sparks Hill, IL

Average wind speed in December - Sparks Hill, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Sparks Hill, IL

Average humidity in December - Sparks Hill, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

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

Average rainfall in December
Sparks Hill, IL

Average rainfall in December - Sparks Hill, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.14").

Average rainfall days in December
Sparks Hill, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Sparks Hill, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sparks Hill, IL

Average snowfall in December - Sparks Hill, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sparks Hill, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Sparks Hill, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 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
Sparks Hill, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sparks Hill, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sparks Hill, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Sparks Hill, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Sparks Hill, IL

Average UV index in December - Sparks Hill, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Sparks Hill, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Sparks Hill, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Sparks Hill, IL

Average visibility in December - Sparks 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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