December weather forecast
Thompsonville, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Thompsonville, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and an average low of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C) to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C). During December, Thompsonville sees a mean low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Thompsonville, in December, during 10.3 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 167.2 rainfall days, and 37.68" (957mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Thompsonville, Illinois, in December, during 4.1 snowfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Thompsonville, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.8 days and aggregates up to 6.57" (167mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Thompsonville is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Thompsonville. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Thompsonville during December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Thompsonville, is 43.7°F (6.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 31.5°F (-0.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is evaluated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Thompsonville?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Thompsonville?

In December, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout December, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Thompsonville?

In Thompsonville, in December, snow falls for 4.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.34" (34mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Thompsonville?

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Thompsonville.

How many hours of daylight does Thompsonville have in December?

In Thompsonville, the average day length in December is 9h and 35min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Thompsonville?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Thompsonville have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Thompsonville?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Thompsonville?

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

Average temperature in December - Thompsonville, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Thompsonville, IL

Average pressure in December - Thompsonville, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Thompsonville, IL

Average wind speed in December - Thompsonville, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Thompsonville, IL

Average humidity in December - Thompsonville, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Thompsonville, IL

Average rainfall in December - Thompsonville, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.92").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in December
Thompsonville, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Thompsonville, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Thompsonville, IL

Average snowfall in December - Thompsonville, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Thompsonville, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Thompsonville, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.1 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
Thompsonville, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Thompsonville, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Thompsonville, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Thompsonville, IL

Average UV index in December - Thompsonville, 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
Thompsonville, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Thompsonville, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Thompsonville, IL

Average visibility in December - Thompsonville, 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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