December weather forecast
New Boston, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in New Boston, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 35.4°F (1.9°C) and min 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

Temperature

The onset of December coincides with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 47.5°F (8.6°C) in November to an icy 35.4°F (1.9°C). In December, New Boston records an average nighttime temperature of 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

Humidity

In New Boston, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.7 days and accumulates 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in New Boston are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 7.1 days. Throughout December, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is accumulated. In New Boston, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.1 days and aggregates up to 14.69" (373mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in New Boston.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in New Boston is 4.6h.

UV index

In New Boston, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in New Boston in December?

December temperatures in New Boston, Illinois, vary between a high-temperature of 35.4°F (1.9°C) and a low-temperature of 24.6°F (-4.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in New Boston?

In December, the average relative humidity in New Boston is 80%.

What is the driest month in New Boston?

The month with the least rainfall in New Boston is December, when the rain falls for 7.7 days and typically collects 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in New Boston in December?

In New Boston, Illinois, during December, the rain falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in New Boston?

In New Boston, during December, snow falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in New Boston?

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

How many hours of daylight does New Boston have in December?

In New Boston, the average day length in December is 9h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in New Boston?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, in New Boston, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in New Boston?

In December, the average sunshine duration in New Boston is 4.6h.

What is the UV index reading in December in New Boston?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in New Boston is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
New Boston, IL

Average temperature in December - New Boston, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°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 (16.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
New Boston, IL

Average pressure in December - New Boston, 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 (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
New Boston, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
New Boston, IL

Average humidity in December - New Boston, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
New Boston, IL

Average rainfall in December - New Boston, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.42").

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Average rainfall days in December
New Boston, IL

Average rainfall days in December - New Boston, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
New Boston, IL

Average snowfall in December - New Boston, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.49").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
New Boston, IL

Average snowfall days in December - New Boston, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 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
New Boston, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - New Boston, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
New Boston, IL

Average sunshine days in December - New Boston, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
New Boston, IL

Average UV index in December - New Boston, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in December
New Boston, IL

Average cloud cover in December - New Boston, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
New Boston, IL

Average visibility in December - New Boston, IL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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