December weather forecast
Coleta, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Coleta, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23°F (-5°C) and an average high of 33.6°F (0.9°C).

Temperature

Onset of December comes with a temperature decline, the average high falling from a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to a wintry 33.6°F (0.9°C). In the month of December, the temperature generally rests at an average low of 23°F (-5°C).

Humidity

In Coleta, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout December, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Coleta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.1 days and collects up to 27.2" (691mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Coleta, during December, snow falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of snow. In Coleta, during the entire year, snow falls for 42.3 days and aggregates up to 15.59" (396mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Coleta, Illinois, is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:38 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.1h.

UV index

In Coleta, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

Coleta in December has an average high-temperature of 33.6°F (0.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 23°F (-5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Coleta, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Coleta, in December, it is raining for 7.3 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Coleta?

In Coleta, in December, during 9.7 snowfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:38 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Coleta have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Coleta, IL

Average temperature in December - Coleta, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Coleta, IL

Average pressure in December - Coleta, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Coleta, IL

Average wind speed in December - Coleta, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Coleta, IL

Average humidity in December - Coleta, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Coleta, IL

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.22").

Average rainfall days in December
Coleta, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Coleta, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Coleta, IL

Average snowfall in December - Coleta, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.11"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.06").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Coleta, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Coleta, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Coleta, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Coleta, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Coleta, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Coleta, IL

Average UV index in December - Coleta, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Coleta, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Coleta, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Coleta, IL

Average visibility in December - Coleta, 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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