December weather forecast
Coal City, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Coal City, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and max 35.6°F (2°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C) to a cold 35.6°F (2°C). Coal City in December anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Coal City, Illinois, in December, during 8.7 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Coal City, there are 160.4 rainfall days, and 33.5" (851mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Coal City are January through April, October through December. In Coal City, during December, snow falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38.7 snowfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Coal City, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of December, in Coal City, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:34 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.3h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Coal City is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Coal City?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Coal City, is 35.6°F (2°C) and the average low-temperature is 25.5°F (-3.6°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Coal City?

In December, the average relative humidity in Coal City, Illinois, is 81%.

How much does it rain in Coal City in December?

In Coal City, Illinois, during December, the rain falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Coal City?

In Coal City, Illinois, during December, snow falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Coal City?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Coal City, Illinois.

How many hours of daylight does Coal City have in December?

In Coal City, Illinois, the average day length in December is 9h and 15min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Coal City?

On the first day of December in Coal City, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:34 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Coal City?

The average sunshine duration in December in Coal City is 4.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Coal City?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Coal City?

In Coal City, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Coal City, IL

Average temperature in December - Coal City, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.6°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 (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.5°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 (17.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Coal City, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Coal City, IL

Average wind speed in December - Coal City, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Coal City, IL

Average humidity in December - Coal City, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Coal City, IL

Average rainfall in December - Coal City, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (1.69").

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Average rainfall days in December
Coal City, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Coal City, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Coal City, IL

Average snowfall in December - Coal City, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.44"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Coal City, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Coal City, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.5 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
Coal City, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Coal City, 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 months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Coal City, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Coal City, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Coal City, IL

Average UV index in December - Coal City, 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
Coal City, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Coal City, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Coal City, IL

Average visibility in December - Coal City, IL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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