December weather forecast
Colusa, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Colusa, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37°F (2.8°C) and 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Temperature

Colusa's December weather features a mild decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a frosty 48.9°F (9.4°C) in November to an icy 37°F (2.8°C). Throughout the nights in December, an average low-temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) is noted.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Colusa is 79%.

Rainfall

In Colusa, in December, during 5.6 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 127.6 rainfall days, and 21.02" (534mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 5.4 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 26.4 snowfall days, and 9.06" (230mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:47 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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Colusa, is 37°F (2.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 25.5°F (-3.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Colusa, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Colusa, in December, it is raining for 5.6 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Colusa, in December, during 5.4 snowfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Colusa have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, in Colusa, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Colusa, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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 intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Colusa, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Colusa, IL

Average pressure in December - Colusa, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Colusa, IL

Average wind speed in December - Colusa, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Colusa, IL

Average humidity in December - Colusa, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Colusa, IL

Average rainfall in December - Colusa, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").

Average rainfall days in December
Colusa, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Colusa, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Colusa, IL

Average snowfall in December - Colusa, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Colusa, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Colusa, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 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
Colusa, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Colusa, 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 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Colusa, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Colusa, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Colusa, IL

Average UV index in December - Colusa, 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
Colusa, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Colusa, IL

Average visibility in December - Colusa, 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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