December weather forecast
Taylor Springs, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Taylor Springs, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and an average high of 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Temperature

A subtle decrease in the average high-temperature marks December, falling from November's cool 51.4°F (10.8°C) to an icy 40.3°F (4.6°C). An average low-temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) is common in Taylor Springs during the nights of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Taylor Springs, in December, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 138.5 rainfall days, and 24.33" (618mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Taylor Springs, Illinois. In December, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is accumulated. In Taylor Springs, during the entire year, snow falls for 20.6 days and aggregates up to 6.3" (160mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Taylor Springs is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature during December is 40.3°F (4.6°C) and the low-temperature is 28.9°F (-1.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Taylor Springs is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Taylor Springs?

In Taylor Springs, during December, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Taylor Springs, in December, during 4.5 snowfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Taylor Springs have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 28min.

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 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, in Taylor Springs, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Taylor Springs, IL

Average temperature in December - Taylor Springs, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Taylor Springs, IL

Average pressure in December - Taylor 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Taylor Springs, IL

Average wind speed in December - Taylor Springs, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Taylor Springs, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Taylor Springs, IL

Average rainfall in December - Taylor Springs, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.34").

Average rainfall days in December
Taylor Springs, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Taylor Springs, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Taylor Springs, IL

Average snowfall in December - Taylor Springs, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Taylor Springs, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Taylor Springs, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.2 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
Taylor Springs, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Taylor Springs, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Taylor Springs, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Taylor Springs, IL

Average UV index in December - Taylor Springs, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Taylor Springs, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Taylor Springs, IL

Average visibility in December - Taylor Springs, IL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (5mi).

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