December weather forecast
Sugar Island, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sugar Island, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

With December's arrival, Sugar Island sees a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a chilly 47.7°F (8.7°C) in November to a wintry 36.5°F (2.5°C). In Sugar Island, the expected average low-temperature for December is a freezing cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January, February and December are months with the least rain in Sugar Island when the rain falls for 6.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Sugar Island, in December, snow falls for 7.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.34" (34mm) of snow. In Sugar Island, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.3 days and aggregates up to 9.37" (238mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:33 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Sugar Island, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Sugar Island in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Sugar Island, is 36.5°F (2.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 26.1°F (-3.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in July is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Sugar Island?

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

What is the driest month in Sugar Island?

The months with the least rainfall in Sugar Island are January, February and December Rain falls for 6.8 days and accumulates 1.06" (27mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Sugar Island in December?

In Sugar Island, Illinois, in December, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Sugar Island in December?

In Sugar Island, in December, during 7.7 snowfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sugar Island?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Sugar Island?

In Sugar Island, the average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Sugar Island?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:33 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Sugar Island?

The average sunshine duration in December in Sugar Island, Illinois, is 4.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Sugar Island?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Sugar Island?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sugar Island, IL

Average temperature in December - Sugar Island, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°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 (30.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Sugar Island, IL

Average pressure in December - Sugar Island, 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
Sugar Island, IL

Average wind speed in December - Sugar Island, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Sugar Island, IL

Average humidity in December - Sugar Island, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Sugar Island, IL

Average rainfall in December - Sugar Island, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (1.06").

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Average rainfall days in December
Sugar Island, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Sugar Island, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Sugar Island, IL

Average snowfall in December - Sugar Island, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.48").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Sugar Island, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Sugar Island, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 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
Sugar Island, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sugar Island, 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 month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Sugar Island, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Sugar Island, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10 days).

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Average UV index in December
Sugar Island, IL

Average UV index in December - Sugar Island, 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
Sugar Island, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Sugar Island, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

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 34).

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Average visibility in December
Sugar Island, IL

Average visibility in December - Sugar Island, 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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