December weather forecast
Cereal, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Cereal, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and an average high of 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

December's onset brings a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C) in November to an icy 36.5°F (2.5°C). In December, the temperature drops to an average of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Cereal, during December, the rain falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 130.5 rainfall days, and 17.44" (443mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 6.1 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 30.5 snowfall days, and 7.68" (195mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Cereal, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.3h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Cereal, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December leads to these advisories:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Cereal in December?

In December, in Cereal, the average high-temperature is 36.5°F (2.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 26.1°F (-3.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in July is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Cereal?

In December, the average relative humidity in Cereal, Illinois, is 80%.

How much does it rain in Cereal in December?

In Cereal, Illinois, in December, it is raining for 6.9 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Cereal in December?

In Cereal, in December, during 6.1 snowfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Cereal?

December has the shortest days of the year in Cereal, Illinois, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Cereal?

In December, the average day length in Cereal, Illinois, is 9h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Cereal?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, in Cereal, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Cereal?

In Cereal, Illinois, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Cereal?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Cereal?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Cereal is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Cereal, IL

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Cereal, IL

Average pressure in December - Cereal, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Cereal, IL

Average wind speed in December - Cereal, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Cereal, IL

Average humidity in December - Cereal, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Cereal, IL

Average rainfall in December - Cereal, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").

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Average rainfall days in December
Cereal, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Cereal, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Cereal, IL

Average snowfall in December - Cereal, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Cereal, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Cereal, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cereal, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cereal, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Cereal, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Cereal, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Cereal, IL

Average UV index in December - Cereal, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Cereal, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Cereal, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Cereal, IL

Average visibility in December - Cereal, 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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