December weather forecast
Pontoosuc, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Pontoosuc, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and max 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

Pontoosuc in December undergoes a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C) to a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C). December is noted for a mean low-temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 4.7 days and typically aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Pontoosuc, in December, during 4.4 snowfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Pontoosuc, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.5 days and aggregates up to 4.25" (108mm) of snow.

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 7:09 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

In Pontoosuc, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Pontoosuc, is 36.5°F (2.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 25.2°F (-3.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the driest month?

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 4.7 days and typically aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in December?

In Pontoosuc, in December, during 4.7 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Pontoosuc, in December, during 4.4 snowfall days, 0.43" (11mm) 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 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Pontoosuc have in December?

In Pontoosuc, the average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Pontoosuc have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Pontoosuc?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index 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
Pontoosuc, IL

Average temperature in December - Pontoosuc, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.2°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 (18.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Pontoosuc, IL

Average pressure in December - Pontoosuc, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"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
Pontoosuc, IL

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Pontoosuc, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Pontoosuc, IL

Average rainfall in December - Pontoosuc, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.46").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Pontoosuc, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Pontoosuc, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pontoosuc, IL

Average snowfall in December - Pontoosuc, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pontoosuc, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Pontoosuc, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.7 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
Pontoosuc, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pontoosuc, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pontoosuc, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Pontoosuc, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14 days).

Average UV index in December
Pontoosuc, IL

Average UV index in December - Pontoosuc, 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
Pontoosuc, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Pontoosuc, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Pontoosuc, IL

Average visibility in December - Pontoosuc, 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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