December weather forecast
Burlington, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Burlington, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Temperature

Onset of December comes with a temperature decline, the average high falling from a frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C) in November to a wintry 32.9°F (0.5°C). Burlington, in December, observes a steady average low-temperature of 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Burlington is 83%.

Rainfall

In Burlington, Illinois, during December, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Burlington, there are 103.9 rainfall days, and 8.5" (216mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Burlington, Illinois, in December, snow falls for 7.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.39" (10mm) of snow. In Burlington, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.9 days and aggregates up to 3.98" (101mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Burlington, Illinois.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:32 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Burlington is 3.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Burlington are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Burlington in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 32.9°F (0.5°C) and 22.3°F (-5.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Burlington?

In Burlington, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How much does it rain in Burlington in December?

In Burlington, Illinois, in December, it is raining for 4.5 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Burlington in December?

In Burlington, during December, snow falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Burlington?

The month with the shortest days in Burlington is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Burlington have in December?

In Burlington, the average day length in December is 9h and 10min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Burlington?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:32 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Burlington?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Burlington, Illinois, is 3.8h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Burlington?

In Burlington, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Burlington, IL

Average temperature in December - Burlington, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.9°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 (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Burlington, IL

Average pressure in December - Burlington, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Burlington, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Burlington, IL

Average humidity in December - Burlington, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Burlington, IL

Average rainfall in December - Burlington, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.26").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in December
Burlington, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Burlington, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Burlington, IL

Average snowfall in December - Burlington, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Burlington, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Burlington, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Burlington, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Burlington, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Burlington, IL

Average UV index in December - Burlington, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Burlington, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Burlington, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 36).

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Average visibility in December
Burlington, IL

Average visibility in December - Burlington, IL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July, August and September (5mi).

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