December weather forecast
West Union, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in West Union, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and 39.6°F (4.2°C).

Temperature

Arrival of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 50.4°F (10.2°C) in November to a cold 39.6°F (4.2°C). West Union's average low-temperature for the month of December records at a freezing cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in West Union, Illinois, is 80%.

Rainfall

In West Union, in December, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 145.2 rainfall days, and 24.76" (629mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in West Union. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.9 days and accumulates 2.13" (54mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in West Union.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:37 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in West Union is 4.5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in West Union. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in West Union in December?

During December, West Union experiences an average high-temperature of 39.6°F (4.2°C) and a low-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in West Union?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in West Union in December?

In West Union, during December, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in West Union?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 4.9 days and typically aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in West Union?

In West Union, during December, snow falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in West Union?

The month with the shortest days in West Union is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does West Union have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in West Union?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, in West Union, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:37 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in West Union?

In West Union, Illinois, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in West Union?

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

How high is the UV index in December in West Union?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading 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
West Union, IL

Average temperature in December - West Union, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
West Union, IL

Average pressure in December - West Union, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
West Union, IL

Average wind speed in December - West Union, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6mph).

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Average humidity in December
West Union, IL

Average humidity in December - West Union, 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
West Union, IL

Average rainfall in December - West Union, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.26").

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Average rainfall days in December
West Union, IL

Average rainfall days in December - West Union, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
West Union, IL

Average snowfall in December - West Union, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
West Union, IL

Average snowfall days in December - West Union, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
West Union, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - West Union, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
West Union, IL

Average sunshine days in December - West Union, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
West Union, IL

Average UV index in December - West Union, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in December
West Union, IL

Average cloud cover in December - West Union, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
West Union, IL

Average visibility in December - West Union, IL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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