December weather forecast
Sparland, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sparland, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and 35.8°F (2.1°C).

Temperature

Sparland observes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C) to an icy 35.8°F (2.1°C). An average nighttime temperature of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) is witnessed throughout December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Sparland, during December, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Sparland, there are 148.8 rainfall days, and 30.94" (786mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Sparland, in December, snow falls for 6.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.13" (54mm) of snow. In Sparland, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.3 days and aggregates up to 14.33" (364mm) 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 7:03 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:39 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Sparland. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: During December, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Sparland, is 35.8°F (2.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 25.3°F (-3.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in July is appraised 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 Sparland in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout December, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Sparland, during December, snow falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sparland?

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

How many hours of daylight does Sparland have in December?

In Sparland, the average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:39 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sparland have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Sparland?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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 the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sparland, IL

Average temperature in December - Sparland, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Sparland, IL

Average pressure in December - Sparland, 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 (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sparland, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Sparland, IL

Average humidity in December - Sparland, 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
Sparland, IL

Average rainfall in December - Sparland, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.57").

Average rainfall days in December
Sparland, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Sparland, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sparland, IL

Average snowfall in December - Sparland, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sparland, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Sparland, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.4 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
Sparland, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sparland, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sparland, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Sparland, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Sparland, IL

Average UV index in December - Sparland, 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
Sparland, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Sparland, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Sparland, IL

Average visibility in December - Sparland, 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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