December weather forecast
Tunnel Hill, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Tunnel Hill, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32.7°F (0.4°C) and an average high of 44.8°F (7.1°C).

Temperature

In the transition to December, Tunnel Hill observes a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a chilly 44.8°F (7.1°C). During December, Tunnel Hill's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 32.7°F (0.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Tunnel Hill is 78%.

Rainfall

In Tunnel Hill, during December, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Tunnel Hill, there are 118.3 rainfall days, and 13.03" (331mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, in Tunnel Hill, Illinois, it is snowing for 1.9 days. Throughout December, 0.12" (3mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Tunnel Hill, there are 11 snowfall days, and 1.57" (40mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Tunnel Hill is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Tunnel Hill, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Tunnel Hill?

The high-temperature, in December, in Tunnel Hill, is 44.8°F (7.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 32.7°F (0.4°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Tunnel Hill?

In December, the average relative humidity in Tunnel Hill, Illinois, is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Tunnel Hill?

In Tunnel Hill, during December, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Tunnel Hill?

In Tunnel Hill, in December, snow falls for 1.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Tunnel Hill?

The month with the shortest days in Tunnel Hill is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Tunnel Hill?

In Tunnel Hill, Illinois, the average day length in December is 9h and 37min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Tunnel Hill?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, in Tunnel Hill, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Tunnel Hill?

In Tunnel Hill, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Tunnel Hill?

The months with the lowest UV index in Tunnel Hill are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Tunnel Hill?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Tunnel Hill, IL

Average temperature in December - Tunnel Hill, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

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Average pressure in December
Tunnel Hill, IL

Average pressure in December - Tunnel Hill, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Tunnel Hill, IL

Average wind speed in December - Tunnel Hill, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Tunnel Hill, IL

Average humidity in December - Tunnel Hill, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Tunnel Hill, IL

Average rainfall in December - Tunnel Hill, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in December
Tunnel Hill, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Tunnel Hill, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, February and December (7.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Tunnel Hill, IL

Average snowfall in December - Tunnel Hill, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Tunnel Hill, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Tunnel Hill, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 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
Tunnel Hill, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tunnel Hill, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Tunnel Hill, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Tunnel Hill, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Tunnel Hill, IL

Average UV index in December - Tunnel Hill, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Tunnel Hill, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Tunnel Hill, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Tunnel Hill, IL

Average visibility in December - Tunnel Hill, 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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