December weather forecast
Cereal, IL

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a temperature reduction, down from November's frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C) to an icy 36.5°F (2.5°C). In the month of December, the average temperature dips to a freezing cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C) during the night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Cereal, during December, the rain falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 130.5 rainfall days, and 17.44" (443mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Cereal, in December, during 6.1 snowfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Cereal, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.5 days and aggregates up to 7.68" (195mm) 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 6:58 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Cereal?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Cereal, 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. 'real feel', '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 Cereal, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Cereal, during December, the rain falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 6.1 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Cereal have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 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.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Cereal, 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).

Average pressure in December
Cereal, IL

Average pressure in December - Cereal, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Cereal, IL

Average wind speed in December - Cereal, 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).

Average humidity in December
Cereal, IL

Average humidity in December - Cereal, 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%).

Average rainfall in December
Cereal, IL

Average rainfall in December - Cereal, 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").

Average rainfall days in December
Cereal, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Cereal, 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).

Average snowfall in December
Cereal, IL

Average snowfall in December - Cereal, 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").

Average snowfall days in December
Cereal, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Cereal, 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).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cereal, 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).

Average sunshine days in December
Cereal, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Cereal, 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).

Average UV index in December
Cereal, IL

Average UV index in December - Cereal, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Cereal, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Cereal, 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).

Average visibility in December
Cereal, IL

Average visibility in December - Cereal, 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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