December weather forecast
Tonica, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Tonica, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between max 34.9°F (1.6°C) and min 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

Temperature

Transition from November to December is accompanied by a temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a chilly 46.8°F (8.2°C) to a wintry 34.9°F (1.6°C). In December, Tonica experiences an average nighttime temperature of 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout December, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Tonica, there are 151.4 rainfall days, and 30.67" (779mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Tonica, in December, snow falls for 7.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.2" (56mm) of snow. In Tonica, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.5 days and aggregates up to 15.16" (385mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Tonica, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:37 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: During December, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Tonica, in December, the average high-temperature is 34.9°F (1.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 24.6°F (-4.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in July is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Tonica, in December, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Tonica?

In December, it is snowing for 7.5 days. Throughout December, 2.2" (56mm) 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 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:37 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

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 in Tonica?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Tonica, IL

Average temperature in December - Tonica, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.9°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 (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Tonica, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Tonica, IL

Average wind speed in December - Tonica, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

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

Average humidity in December
Tonica, IL

Average humidity in December - Tonica, 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 (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Tonica, IL

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.57").

Average rainfall days in December
Tonica, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Tonica, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Tonica, IL

Average snowfall in December - Tonica, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Tonica, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Tonica, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.1 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
Tonica, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tonica, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Tonica, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Tonica, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Tonica, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Tonica, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Tonica, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Tonica, IL

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

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

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