December weather forecast
Van Orin, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Van Orin, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and 34°F (1.1°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's chilly 46.2°F (7.9°C) to a cold 34°F (1.1°C). Throughout the month of December, Van Orin reports a steady low-temperature average of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Humidity

In Van Orin, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Van Orin, Illinois, in December, during 4.8 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Van Orin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 114.5 days and collects up to 12.72" (323mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Van Orin, in December, during 6.5 snowfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 31.5 snowfall days, and 5.2" (132mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:37 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Van Orin is 4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

Van Orin in December has an average high-temperature of 34°F (1.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Van Orin, in December, it is raining for 4.8 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Van Orin, in December, snow falls for 6.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Van Orin have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 14min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, in Van Orin, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:37 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Van Orin have in December?

In Van Orin, the average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Van Orin, IL

Average temperature in December - Van Orin, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 34°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Van Orin, IL

Average pressure in December - Van Orin, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Van Orin, IL

Average wind speed in December - Van Orin, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Van Orin, IL

Average humidity in December - Van Orin, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Van Orin, IL

Average rainfall in December - Van Orin, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Van Orin, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Van Orin, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Van Orin, IL

Average snowfall in December - Van Orin, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Van Orin, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Van Orin, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 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
Van Orin, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Van Orin, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Van Orin, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Van Orin, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Van Orin, IL

Average UV index in December - Van Orin, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Van Orin, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Van Orin, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Van Orin, IL

Average visibility in December - Van Orin, 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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