December weather forecast
Wataga, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Wataga, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.4°F (1.9°C) and 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

Temperature

Welcoming December, Wataga observes a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's chilly 47.5°F (8.6°C) to a cold 35.4°F (1.9°C). Wataga sees an average low-temperature of 24.6°F (-4.1°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 4.5 days and typically aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Wataga, in December, during 6 snowfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Wataga, during the entire year, snow falls for 28 days and aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) 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 7:07 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.4h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, in Wataga, the average high-temperature is 35.4°F (1.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 24.6°F (-4.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Wataga is 81%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 4.5 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in December?

In Wataga, during December, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Wataga, in December, snow falls for 6 days, with typically accumulated 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, 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 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Wataga?

In Wataga, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Wataga, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Wataga, IL

Average temperature in December - Wataga, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.4°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 (29.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Wataga, IL

Average pressure in December - Wataga, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Wataga, IL

Average wind speed in December - Wataga, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Wataga, IL

Average humidity in December - Wataga, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Wataga, IL

Average rainfall in December - Wataga, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Wataga, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Wataga, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Wataga, IL

Average snowfall in December - Wataga, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Wataga, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Wataga, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 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
Wataga, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wataga, 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: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Wataga, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Wataga, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Wataga, IL

Average UV index in December - Wataga, 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
Wataga, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Wataga, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Wataga, IL

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

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

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