December weather forecast
Dundas, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Dundas, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 41.5°F (5.3°C) and min 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Temperature

Setting in of December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 52°F (11.1°C) in November to an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C). In the month of December, the average low-temperature usually rests at a subzero cold 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Dundas, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation. In Dundas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.3 days and collects up to 27.99" (711mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Dundas, during December, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 20.3 snowfall days, and 5.47" (139mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Dundas, the average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Dundas, records 41.5°F (5.3°C), while the low-temperature is 30.9°F (-0.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Dundas, in December, during 4.5 snowfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Dundas have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 30min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Dundas have in December?

In Dundas, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

When is 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 intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Dundas, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.9°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 (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Dundas, IL

Average pressure in December - Dundas, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Dundas, IL

Average wind speed in December - Dundas, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Dundas, IL

Average humidity in December - Dundas, 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 (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Dundas, IL

Average rainfall in December - Dundas, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Dundas, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Dundas, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dundas, IL

Average snowfall in December - Dundas, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dundas, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Dundas, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.9 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
Dundas, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dundas, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Dundas, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Dundas, IL

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Dundas, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Dundas, IL

Average visibility in December - Dundas, 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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