December weather forecast
Spring Valley, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Spring Valley, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 34.7°F (1.5°C) and 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

Temperature

The onset of December entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from a frosty 46.8°F (8.2°C) in November to an icy 34.7°F (1.5°C). During the nights in December, the temperature averages to a subzero cold 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 7.5 days and accumulates 1.61" (41mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, in Spring Valley, Illinois, it is snowing for 8 days. Throughout December, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Spring Valley, Illinois, there are 39.5 snowfall days, and 15.31" (389mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:37 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Spring Valley is 4.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Spring Valley?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Spring Valley, is 34.7°F (1.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 24.4°F (-4.2°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Spring Valley?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

What is the driest month in Spring Valley?

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 7.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December in Spring Valley?

In December, the rain falls for 7.5 days. Throughout December, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Spring Valley?

In Spring Valley, in December, during 8 snowfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Spring Valley?

The month with the shortest days in Spring Valley is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Spring Valley?

The average day length in December in Spring Valley is 9h and 15min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Spring Valley?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, in Spring Valley, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:37 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Spring Valley have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Spring Valley, Illinois, is 4.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Spring Valley?

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 in Spring Valley?

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

Average temperature in December - Spring Valley, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°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 (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.4°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 (16.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Spring Valley, IL

Average pressure in December - Spring Valley, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Spring Valley, IL

Average wind speed in December - Spring Valley, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Spring Valley, IL

Average humidity in December - Spring Valley, 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 (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Spring Valley, IL

Average rainfall in December - Spring Valley, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.69").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.61").

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Average rainfall days in December
Spring Valley, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Spring Valley, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Spring Valley, IL

Average snowfall in December - Spring Valley, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Spring Valley, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Spring Valley, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Spring Valley, IL

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

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

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

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Average sunshine days in December
Spring Valley, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Spring Valley, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Spring Valley, IL

Average UV index in December - Spring Valley, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (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
Spring Valley, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Spring Valley, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

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

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Average visibility in December
Spring Valley, IL

Average visibility in December - Spring Valley, IL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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