December weather forecast
Shabbona, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Shabbona, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Temperature

December comes with a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from November's chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) to a cold 34.2°F (1.2°C). During the nights in December, Shabbona experiences a consistent average temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8 days. Throughout December, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 162.1 rainfall days, and 33.54" (852mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Shabbona. In December, it is snowing for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is accumulated. In Shabbona, during the entire year, snow falls for 43.6 days and aggregates up to 16.73" (425mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Shabbona.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:35 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Shabbona, Illinois, the average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

Shabbona in December has an average high-temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Shabbona, during December, the rain falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 12min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Shabbona?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:35 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Shabbona?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Shabbona, IL

Average temperature in December - Shabbona, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Shabbona, IL

Average pressure in December - Shabbona, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Shabbona, IL

Average wind speed in December - Shabbona, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Shabbona, IL

Average humidity in December - Shabbona, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Shabbona, IL

Average rainfall in December - Shabbona, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Shabbona, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Shabbona, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are June and July (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Shabbona, IL

Average snowfall in December - Shabbona, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.61").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Shabbona, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Shabbona, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Shabbona, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shabbona, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Shabbona, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Shabbona, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Shabbona, IL

Average UV index in December - Shabbona, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Shabbona, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Shabbona, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Shabbona, IL

Average visibility in December - Shabbona, IL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July, August and September (5mi).

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