December weather forecast
Valier, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Valier, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and 43.5°F (6.4°C).

Temperature

December brings a drop in Valier's average high-temperature, falling from a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) in November to a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C). Throughout the month of December, the nighttime temperature dips to an average of 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Valier, during December, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation. In Valier, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122.7 days and collects up to 18.03" (458mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Valier, during December, snow falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14.5 snowfall days, and 2.64" (67mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Valier, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 43.5°F (6.4°C) and a low-temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Valier is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Valier, in December, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Valier, in December, snow falls for 2.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Valier?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

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 in Valier.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Valier, IL

Average temperature in December - Valier, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.3°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 (25.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Valier, IL

Average pressure in December - Valier, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Valier, IL

Average wind speed in December - Valier, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Valier, IL

Average humidity in December - Valier, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

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

Average rainfall in December
Valier, IL

Average rainfall in December - Valier, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.98").

Average rainfall days in December
Valier, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Valier, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Valier, IL

Average snowfall in December - Valier, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Valier, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Valier, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 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
Valier, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Valier, 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 4min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Valier, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Valier, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Valier, IL

Average UV index in December - Valier, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Valier, IL

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

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Valier, IL

Average visibility in December - Valier, 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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