December weather forecast
Minonk, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Minonk, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 35.8°F (2.1°C) and an average low of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a frosty 47.7°F (8.7°C) in November to an icy 35.8°F (2.1°C). December nights in Minonk, Illinois, experience a consistent temperature drop to a subzero cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Humidity

In Minonk, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Minonk, in December, during 5.5 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 122.1 rainfall days, and 15.28" (388mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Minonk are January through April, October through December. In Minonk, Illinois, in December, snow falls for 6 days, with typically accumulated 0.79" (20mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 30.6 snowfall days, and 7.05" (179mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Minonk.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:38 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Minonk is 4.3h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Minonk, Illinois, is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Minonk in December?

In Minonk, 35.8°F (2.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 25.9°F (-3.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Minonk?

In December, the average relative humidity in Minonk, Illinois, is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Minonk?

In Minonk, in December, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Minonk?

In Minonk, in December, during 6 snowfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Minonk?

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

How many hours of daylight does Minonk have in December?

In December, the average day length in Minonk is 9h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Minonk?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, in Minonk, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:38 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Minonk have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Minonk?

The month with the lowest UV index in Minonk, Illinois, is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December in Minonk?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Minonk is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Minonk, IL

Average temperature in December - Minonk, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.9°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 (18.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Minonk, IL

Average pressure in December - Minonk, 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 (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Minonk, IL

Average wind speed in December - Minonk, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Minonk, IL

Average humidity in December - Minonk, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Minonk, IL

Average rainfall in December - Minonk, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Minonk, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Minonk, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Minonk, IL

Average snowfall in December - Minonk, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Minonk, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Minonk, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Minonk, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Minonk, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
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: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Minonk, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Minonk, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Minonk, IL

Average UV index in December - Minonk, 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
Minonk, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Minonk, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Minonk, IL

Average visibility in December - Minonk, 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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