December weather forecast
Virden, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Virden, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39.4°F (4.1°C) and 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Temperature

The start of December involves a temperature drop, moving from a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to an icy 39.4°F (4.1°C). Throughout December, the average low-temperature in Virden records at a subzero cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Virden, Illinois, is 78%.

Rainfall

February and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 7.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Virden. In Virden, Illinois, in December, snow falls for 6.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.34" (34mm) of snow. In Virden, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.5 days and aggregates up to 6.5" (165mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Virden, Illinois, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Virden are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Virden?

In Virden, in December, the average high-temperature is 39.4°F (4.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 28.2°F (-2.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Virden?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

What is the driest month in Virden?

The months with the least rainfall in Virden, Illinois, are February and December Rain falls for 7.5 days and accumulates 1.26" (32mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Virden in December?

In December, in Virden, the rain falls for 7.5 days. Throughout December, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Virden?

In Virden, Illinois, during December, snow falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Virden?

December has the shortest days of the year in Virden, Illinois, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Virden have in December?

In Virden, Illinois, the average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Virden?

On the first day of December in Virden, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Virden have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Virden is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Virden?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Virden?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Virden, Illinois, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Virden, IL

Average temperature in December - Virden, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Virden, IL

Average pressure in December - Virden, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Virden, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Virden, IL

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

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
Virden, IL

Average rainfall in December - Virden, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.83").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.26").

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Average rainfall days in December
Virden, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Virden, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Virden, IL

Average snowfall in December - Virden, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.34"

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

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Average snowfall days in December
Virden, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8 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
Virden, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Virden, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Virden, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Virden, IL

Average UV index in December - Virden, 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
Virden, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Virden, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Virden, IL

Average visibility in December - Virden, 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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