Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Champaign's weather changes with the onset of December, slightly falling from a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C) in November to a cold 37.6°F (3.1°C). The average low-temperature during December nights is a subzero cold 27.7°F (-2.4°C).Humidity
In Champaign, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 7 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 129.9 rainfall days, and 18.15" (461mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Champaign, in December, during 5.9 snowfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 27.1 snowfall days, and 5.91" (150mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Champaign.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:37 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Champaign, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 37.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Champaign, IL
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Champaign, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Champaign, IL
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Champaign, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 0.98"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.94").
Average rainfall days in December
Champaign, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Champaign, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 1.1"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Champaign, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 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
Champaign, 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 24min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min
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 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Champaign, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Champaign, 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
Champaign, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Champaign, 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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