December weather forecast
Dunlap, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Dunlap, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average high of 35.8°F (2.1°C) and an average low of 25°F (-3.9°C).

Temperature

A shift in Dunlap's weather is observed as November turns into December, with the average high temperature reducing from a frosty 47.5°F (8.6°C) to a cold 35.8°F (2.1°C). In Dunlap, the average nighttime temperature during December is a subzero cold 25°F (-3.9°C).

Humidity

In Dunlap, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.4 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 116.8 rainfall days, and 13.98" (355mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Dunlap. In December, in Dunlap, Illinois, it is snowing for 5.8 days. Throughout December, 0.83" (21mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 26.8 snowfall days, and 6.26" (159mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Dunlap, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Dunlap, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Dunlap. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Dunlap?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Dunlap, Illinois, are 35.8°F (2.1°C) and 25°F (-3.9°C) respectively. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Dunlap?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Dunlap?

In Dunlap, Illinois, in December, it is raining for 5.4 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Dunlap?

In Dunlap, in December, during 5.8 snowfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Dunlap?

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

How many hours of daylight does Dunlap have in December?

In Dunlap, Illinois, the average day length in December is 9h and 18min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Dunlap?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, in Dunlap, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Dunlap have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Dunlap is 4.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Dunlap?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Dunlap, Illinois.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Dunlap?

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

Average temperature in December - Dunlap, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.8°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°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Dunlap, IL

Average pressure in December - Dunlap, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Dunlap, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Dunlap, IL

Average humidity in December - Dunlap, 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
Dunlap, IL

Average rainfall in December - Dunlap, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in December
Dunlap, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Dunlap, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (4.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Dunlap, IL

Average snowfall in December - Dunlap, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Dunlap, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Dunlap, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 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
Dunlap, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dunlap, 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 and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Dunlap, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Dunlap, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Dunlap, IL

Average UV index in December - Dunlap, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Dunlap, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Dunlap, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Dunlap, IL

Average visibility in December - Dunlap, 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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