December weather forecast
Sugar Island, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Sugar Island, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Temperature

Sugar Island in December demonstrates a small temperature transition, adjusting from an average high of a frosty 47.7°F (8.7°C) in November to an icy 36.5°F (2.5°C). Throughout the December nights, Sugar Island encounters a low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January, February and December Rain falls for 6.8 days and accumulates 1.06" (27mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sugar Island, Illinois, during December, snow falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of snow. In Sugar Island, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.3 days and aggregates up to 9.37" (238mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:33 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.3h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in December leads to these guidelines:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Sugar Island, in December, the average high-temperature is 36.5°F (2.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 26.1°F (-3.3°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

What is the driest month?

January, February and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 6.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December in Sugar Island?

In Sugar Island, in December, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Sugar Island?

In Sugar Island, in December, during 7.7 snowfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Sugar Island.

How many hours of daylight does Sugar Island have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:33 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sugar Island have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Sugar Island?

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December in Sugar Island?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sugar Island, IL

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Sugar Island, IL

Average pressure in December - Sugar Island, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sugar Island, IL

Average wind speed in December - Sugar Island, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Sugar Island, IL

Average humidity in December - Sugar Island, 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
Sugar Island, IL

Average rainfall in December - Sugar Island, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
Sugar Island, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Sugar Island, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sugar Island, IL

Average snowfall in December - Sugar Island, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.34"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Sugar Island, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Sugar Island, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 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
Sugar Island, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sugar Island, 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: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sugar Island, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Sugar Island, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10 days).

Average UV index in December
Sugar Island, IL

Average UV index in December - Sugar Island, 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
Sugar Island, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Sugar Island, 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
Sugar Island, IL

Average visibility in December - Sugar Island, 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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