December weather forecast
Canton, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Canton, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and max 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Temperature

A shift in Canton's weather is observed as November turns into December, with the average high temperature reducing from a chilly 48.9°F (9.4°C) to a cold 36.9°F (2.7°C). The average temperature during December nights dips to a subzero cold 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Humidity

In Canton, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Canton, Illinois, are February and December Rain falls for 4 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Canton. In Canton, Illinois, during December, snow falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of snow. In Canton, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.9 days and aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, in Canton, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Canton is 4.5h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Canton in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 36.9°F (2.7°C) and 26.2°F (-3.2°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Canton?

The average relative humidity in December in Canton is 79%.

What is the driest month in Canton?

February and December are months with the least rain in Canton, Illinois, when the rain falls for 4 days and typically aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Canton in December?

In Canton, Illinois, in December, during 4 rainfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Canton?

In Canton, Illinois, during December, snow falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Canton?

December has the shortest days of the year in Canton, Illinois, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Canton have in December?

The average day length in December in Canton, Illinois, is 9h and 20min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Canton?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, in Canton, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Canton?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Canton?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Canton?

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

Average temperature in December - Canton, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Canton, IL

Average pressure in December - Canton, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Canton, IL

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

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).

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Average humidity in December
Canton, IL

Average humidity in December - Canton, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Canton, IL

Average rainfall in December - Canton, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.3").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in December
Canton, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Canton, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Canton, IL

Average snowfall in December - Canton, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Canton, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Canton, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Canton, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Canton, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Canton, IL

Average UV index in December - Canton, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Canton, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Canton, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Canton, IL

Average visibility in December - Canton, 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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