December weather forecast
Tower Hill, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Tower Hill, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39.6°F (4.2°C) and 28.4°F (-2°C).

Temperature

December's onset brings a slight change in high-temperatures, falling from a cool 50.7°F (10.4°C) in November to an icy 39.6°F (4.2°C). Throughout December nights, Tower Hill registers an average low-temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are February and December Rain falls for 7.5 days and accumulates 0.98" (25mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Tower Hill, in December, snow falls for 4.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.22" (31mm) of snow. In Tower Hill, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.4 days and aggregates up to 5.2" (132mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.6h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Tower Hill, is 39.6°F (4.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 28.4°F (-2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are February and December Rain falls for 7.5 days and accumulates 0.98" (25mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Tower Hill, Illinois, in December, during 7.5 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Tower Hill in December?

In Tower Hill, in December, during 4.3 snowfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 27min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Tower Hill, IL

Average temperature in December - Tower Hill, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Tower Hill, IL

Average pressure in December - Tower Hill, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Tower Hill, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Tower Hill, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Tower Hill, IL

Average rainfall in December - Tower Hill, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.2").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.98").

Average rainfall days in December
Tower Hill, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Tower Hill, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Tower Hill, IL

Average snowfall in December - Tower Hill, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.22"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Tower Hill, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Tower Hill, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (6.3 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
Tower Hill, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tower Hill, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

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 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Tower Hill, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Tower Hill, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Tower Hill, IL

Average UV index in December - Tower Hill, 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
Tower Hill, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Tower Hill, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Tower Hill, IL

Average visibility in December - Tower Hill, 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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