December weather forecast
New Boston, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in New Boston, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.4°F (1.9°C) and 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

Temperature

The transition into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a wintry 35.4°F (1.9°C) from November's frosty 47.5°F (8.6°C). Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 24.6°F (-4.1°C) in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.7 days and accumulates 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 7.1 days. Throughout December, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 34.1 snowfall days, and 14.69" (373mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

UV index

In New Boston, 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 the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

During December, New Boston experiences an average high-temperature of 35.4°F (1.9°C) and a low-temperature of 24.6°F (-4.1°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 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

What is the driest month in New Boston?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 7.7 days and typically collects 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In New Boston, in December, during 7.7 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In New Boston, in December, during 7.1 snowfall days, 1.93" (49mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In New Boston, the average day length in December is 9h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in New Boston, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does New Boston have in December?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In New Boston, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
New Boston, IL

Average temperature in December - New Boston, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

Average pressure in December
New Boston, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
New Boston, IL

Average wind speed in December - New Boston, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
New Boston, IL

Average humidity in December - New Boston, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

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

Average rainfall in December
New Boston, IL

Average rainfall in December - New Boston, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.42").

Average rainfall days in December
New Boston, IL

Average rainfall days in December - New Boston, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
New Boston, IL

Average snowfall in December - New Boston, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.49").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
New Boston, IL

Average snowfall days in December - New Boston, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 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
New Boston, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - New Boston, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
New Boston, IL

Average sunshine days in December - New Boston, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.4 days).

Average UV index in December
New Boston, IL

Average UV index in December - New Boston, 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
New Boston, IL

Average cloud cover in December - New Boston, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
New Boston, IL

Average visibility in December - New Boston, 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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