December weather forecast
Bunker Hill, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Bunker Hill, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average high of 40.8°F (4.9°C) and an average low of 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Temperature

December's onset brings a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a fresh 51.8°F (11°C) in November to a cold 40.8°F (4.9°C). Throughout December, the average low-temperature records at a freezing cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Humidity

In Bunker Hill, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Bunker Hill, in December, during 5.1 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Bunker Hill, during the entire year, the rain falls for 115.4 days and collects up to 13.23" (336mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Bunker Hill are January through March, November and December. In Bunker Hill, in December, snow falls for 3.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow. In Bunker Hill, during the entire year, snow falls for 17 days and aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Bunker Hill is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Bunker Hill is 4.8h.

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 vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 40.8°F (4.9°C) and 29.3°F (-1.5°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 5.1 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 3.3 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Bunker Hill?

The month with the shortest days in Bunker Hill is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Bunker Hill?

In Bunker Hill, the average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Bunker Hill?

The average sunshine duration in December in Bunker Hill is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Bunker Hill, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Bunker Hill, IL

Average temperature in December - Bunker Hill, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23°F).

Average pressure in December
Bunker Hill, IL

Average pressure in December - Bunker Hill, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Bunker Hill, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Bunker Hill, IL

Average humidity in December - Bunker Hill, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Bunker Hill, IL

Average rainfall in December - Bunker Hill, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Bunker Hill, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Bunker Hill, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.1 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bunker Hill, IL

Average snowfall in December - Bunker Hill, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.87").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bunker Hill, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Bunker Hill, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bunker Hill, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bunker Hill, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bunker Hill, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Bunker Hill, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Bunker Hill, IL

Average UV index in December - Bunker Hill, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Bunker Hill, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Bunker Hill, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Bunker Hill, IL

Average visibility in December - Bunker Hill, 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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