December weather forecast
Colonial Meadows, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Colonial Meadows, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and max 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

Colonial Meadows's progression into December involves a drop in the average high-temperature, receding from a frosty 47.7°F (8.7°C) in November to a wintry 36.5°F (2.5°C). Colonial Meadows observes an average low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Colonial Meadows, Illinois, is 80%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Colonial Meadows is December, when the rain falls for 9 days and typically collects 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Colonial Meadows, in December, snow falls for 8.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.64" (67mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Colonial Meadows, there are 40.7 snowfall days, and 17.01" (432mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of December, in Colonial Meadows, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:39 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Colonial Meadows?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Colonial Meadows, is 36.5°F (2.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 26.1°F (-3.3°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Colonial Meadows?

In Colonial Meadows, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

What is the driest month in Colonial Meadows?

December is the month with the least rainfall in Colonial Meadows, Illinois. Rain falls for 9 days and accumulates 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Colonial Meadows in December?

In Colonial Meadows, during December, the rain falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Colonial Meadows in December?

In Colonial Meadows, Illinois, during December, snow falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Colonial Meadows?

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

How many hours of daylight does Colonial Meadows have in December?

The average day length in December in Colonial Meadows is 9h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Colonial Meadows?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:39 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Colonial Meadows?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Colonial Meadows?

The months with the lowest UV index in Colonial Meadows are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Colonial Meadows?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Colonial Meadows is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Colonial Meadows, IL

Average temperature in December - Colonial Meadows, 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 (30.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.1°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 (18.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Colonial Meadows, IL

Average pressure in December - Colonial Meadows, 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 (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Colonial Meadows, IL

Average wind speed in December - Colonial Meadows, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Colonial Meadows, IL

Average humidity in December - Colonial Meadows, 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
Colonial Meadows, IL

Average rainfall in December - Colonial Meadows, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.93").

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Average rainfall days in December
Colonial Meadows, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Colonial Meadows, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Colonial Meadows, IL

Average snowfall in December - Colonial Meadows, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.64"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Colonial Meadows, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Colonial Meadows, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.8 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
Colonial Meadows, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Colonial Meadows, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Colonial Meadows, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Colonial Meadows, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Colonial Meadows, IL

Average UV index in December - Colonial Meadows, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Colonial Meadows, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Colonial Meadows, 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
Colonial Meadows, IL

Average visibility in December - Colonial Meadows, IL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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