December weather forecast
Strawn, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Strawn, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 36.5°F (2.5°C) and min 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Temperature

December brings a minor decrease, with the average high-temperature reducing from a chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C) in November to a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C). During December, the nighttime temperature averages to a freezing cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Strawn, during December, the rain falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation. In Strawn, Illinois, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.5 days and collects up to 17.44" (443mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Strawn, Illinois, in December, snow falls for 6.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.1" (28mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 30.5 snowfall days, and 7.68" (195mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Strawn, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in December leads to these guidelines:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jun 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and a low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Strawn?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Strawn, Illinois, in December, during 6.9 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Strawn, during December, snow falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Strawn have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Strawn have in December?

In Strawn, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Strawn, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.1°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 (18.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Strawn, IL

Average pressure in December - Strawn, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Strawn, IL

Average wind speed in December - Strawn, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Strawn, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Strawn, IL

Average rainfall in December - Strawn, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").

Average rainfall days in December
Strawn, IL

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Strawn, IL

Average snowfall in December - Strawn, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Strawn, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.6 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
Strawn, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Strawn, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Strawn, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Strawn, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Strawn, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Strawn, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Strawn, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

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
Strawn, IL

Average visibility in December - Strawn, 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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