December weather forecast
Sunnyside, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Sunnyside, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and an average high of 32.7°F (0.4°C).

Temperature

The move into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's chilly 44.6°F (7°C) to a cold 32.7°F (0.4°C). During December in Sunnyside, the average low-temperature is recorded at a subzero cold 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

Humidity

In Sunnyside, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 7.9 days and typically collects 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sunnyside, during December, snow falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Sunnyside, there are 49 snowfall days, and 16.5" (419mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Sunnyside is 4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Sunnyside are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Sunnyside?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Sunnyside are 32.7°F (0.4°C) and 22.8°F (-5.1°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Sunnyside?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

What is the driest month in Sunnyside?

December is the month with the least rainfall in Sunnyside, Illinois. Rain falls for 7.9 days and accumulates 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Sunnyside?

In Sunnyside, in December, during 7.9 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Sunnyside?

In Sunnyside, in December, snow falls for 10.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.6" (66mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sunnyside?

December has the shortest days of the year in Sunnyside, Illinois, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Sunnyside have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Sunnyside?

On the first day of December in Sunnyside, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sunnyside have in December?

In Sunnyside, the average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Sunnyside?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Sunnyside?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sunnyside, IL

Average temperature in December - Sunnyside, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Sunnyside, IL

Average pressure in December - Sunnyside, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Sunnyside, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Sunnyside, IL

Average humidity in December - Sunnyside, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Sunnyside, IL

Average rainfall in December - Sunnyside, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.34").

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Average rainfall days in December
Sunnyside, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Sunnyside, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Sunnyside, IL

Average snowfall in December - Sunnyside, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.16").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Sunnyside, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Sunnyside, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sunnyside, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sunnyside, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Sunnyside, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Sunnyside, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Sunnyside, IL

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

The month with the highest UV index is August (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
Sunnyside, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Sunnyside, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Sunnyside, IL

Average visibility in December - Sunnyside, IL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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