December weather forecast
Walnut Hill, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Walnut Hill, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

In Walnut Hill, the beginning of December is marked by a lowered average high-temperature, shifting from November's fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) to an icy 41.9°F (5.5°C). Walnut Hill experiences a steady low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) throughout December.

Humidity

In Walnut Hill, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In December, in Walnut Hill, the rain falls for 4.1 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Walnut Hill, Illinois, there are 83.2 rainfall days, and 6.81" (173mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Walnut Hill, Illinois. In December, in Walnut Hill, it is snowing for 2.2 days. Throughout December, 0.16" (4mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 11.9 snowfall days, and 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Walnut Hill.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, in Walnut Hill, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Walnut Hill is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Walnut Hill during December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Walnut Hill, is 41.9°F (5.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Walnut Hill?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Walnut Hill?

In December, in Walnut Hill, Illinois, the rain falls for 4.1 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Walnut Hill?

In December, it is snowing for 2.2 days. Throughout December, 0.16" (4mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Walnut Hill?

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

How many hours of daylight does Walnut Hill have in December?

In December, the average day length in Walnut Hill, Illinois, is 9h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Walnut Hill?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Walnut Hill?

The average sunshine duration in December in Walnut Hill is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Walnut Hill?

The months with the lowest UV index in Walnut Hill, Illinois, are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in Walnut Hill?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Walnut Hill, Illinois, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Walnut Hill, IL

Average temperature in December - Walnut Hill, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Walnut Hill, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Walnut Hill, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Walnut Hill, IL

Average humidity in December - Walnut Hill, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and July (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Walnut Hill, IL

Average rainfall in December - Walnut Hill, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.43"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and July (0.75").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Walnut Hill, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Walnut Hill, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (10.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Walnut Hill, IL

Average snowfall in December - Walnut Hill, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Walnut Hill, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Walnut Hill, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Walnut Hill, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Walnut Hill, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Walnut Hill, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (16.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Walnut Hill, IL

Average UV index in December - Walnut Hill, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Walnut Hill, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Walnut Hill, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Walnut Hill, IL

Average visibility in December - Walnut Hill, 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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