December weather forecast
Shipman, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Shipman, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 40.6°F (4.8°C) and min 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Temperature

The start of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, receding from a cool 51.6°F (10.9°C) in November to a wintry 40.6°F (4.8°C). An average low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) is observed during December nights.

Humidity

In Shipman, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Shipman, during December, the rain falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation. In Shipman, Illinois, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.9 days and collects up to 27.36" (695mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Shipman, in December, snow falls for 3.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.73" (44mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 19.8 snowfall days, and 7.91" (201mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

During December, Shipman experiences an average high-temperature of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and a low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Shipman, in December, during 8.1 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Shipman, in December, snow falls for 3.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.73" (44mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 28min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

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

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 risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Shipman, IL

Average temperature in December - Shipman, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°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 (22.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Shipman, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Shipman, IL

Average wind speed in December - Shipman, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Shipman, IL

Average humidity in December - Shipman, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Shipman, IL

Average rainfall in December - Shipman, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Shipman, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Shipman, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Shipman, IL

Average snowfall in December - Shipman, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.48").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Shipman, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Shipman, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.2 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
Shipman, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Shipman, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Shipman, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Shipman, IL

Average UV index in December - Shipman, 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
Shipman, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Shipman, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Shipman, IL

Average visibility in December - Shipman, 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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