December weather forecast
Vernon, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Vernon, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 41.9°F (5.5°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

The transition into December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 52.2°F (11.2°C) in November to a cold 41.9°F (5.5°C). The average temperature during December nights dips to a freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Humidity

In Vernon, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Vernon, during December, the rain falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 145.5 rainfall days, and 28.39" (721mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, in Vernon, it is snowing for 3.6 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is accumulated. In Vernon, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.7 days and aggregates up to 5.91" (150mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Vernon is 4.8h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Vernon. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jun 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and a low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Vernon, during December, the rain falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Vernon, during December, snow falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Vernon?

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

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 30min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Vernon have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Vernon, IL

Average temperature in December - Vernon, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Vernon, IL

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

Average wind speed in December
Vernon, IL

Average wind speed in December - Vernon, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Vernon, IL

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, July and August (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Vernon, IL

Average rainfall in December - Vernon, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Vernon, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Vernon, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Vernon, IL

Average snowfall in December - Vernon, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Vernon, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Vernon, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Vernon, IL

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

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Vernon, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Vernon, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Vernon, IL

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

Average cloud cover in December
Vernon, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Vernon, 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
Vernon, IL

Average visibility in December - Vernon, 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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