December weather forecast
Unity, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Unity, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.8°F (1°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

Welcoming December, Unity observes a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's refreshing 55.4°F (13°C) to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). Unity cools down to an average low-temperature of 33.8°F (1°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Unity, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 156.3 rainfall days, and 36.65" (931mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Unity, in December, during 1.5 snowfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 11.5 snowfall days, and 4.88" (124mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, in Unity, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature?

Unity in December has an average high-temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 33.8°F (1°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month?

February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December in Unity?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Unity, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 1.5 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Unity have in December?

In Unity, the average day length in December is 9h and 40min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:50 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Unity have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Unity, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Unity, IL

Average pressure in December - Unity, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Unity, IL

Average wind speed in December - Unity, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Unity, IL

Average humidity in December - Unity, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Unity, IL

Average rainfall in December - Unity, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

Average rainfall days in December
Unity, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Unity, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Unity, IL

Average snowfall in December - Unity, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Unity, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Unity, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 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
Unity, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Unity, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Unity, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Unity, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Unity, IL

Average UV index in December - Unity, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Unity, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Unity, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Unity, IL

Average visibility in December - Unity, 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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