December weather forecast
Forrest, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Forrest, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and max 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

Stepping into December, Forrest observes a temperature decline, with the average high falling from November's frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C) to a wintry 36.5°F (2.5°C). During December, the average low-temperature is recorded at a subzero cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Forrest, Illinois, is 80%.

Rainfall

In Forrest, during December, the rain falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation. In Forrest, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.5 days and collects up to 17.44" (443mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Forrest are January through April, October through December. In Forrest, during December, snow falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Forrest, there are 30.5 snowfall days, and 7.68" (195mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Forrest, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Forrest, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Forrest?

In December, in Forrest, the average high-temperature is 36.5°F (2.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 26.1°F (-3.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Forrest?

In December, the average relative humidity in Forrest is 80%.

How much does it rain in Forrest in December?

In December, in Forrest, the rain falls for 6.9 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Forrest in December?

In Forrest, during December, snow falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Forrest?

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

How many hours of daylight does Forrest have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Forrest?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, in Forrest, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Forrest have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.3h.

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

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December in Forrest?

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

Average temperature in December - Forrest, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Forrest, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Forrest, IL

Average wind speed in December - Forrest, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Forrest, IL

Average humidity in December - Forrest, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Forrest, IL

Average rainfall in December - Forrest, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").

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Average rainfall days in December
Forrest, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Forrest, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Forrest, IL

Average snowfall in December - Forrest, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Forrest, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Forrest, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.6 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
Forrest, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Forrest, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Forrest, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Forrest, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Forrest, IL

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

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Forrest, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Forrest, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Forrest, IL

Average visibility in December - Forrest, 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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