December weather forecast
Makanda, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Makanda, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 44.8°F (7.1°C) and an average low of 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Temperature

As December arrives, Makanda's weather displays a decrease in high-temperatures, transitioning from November's cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) to a chilly 44.8°F (7.1°C). Makanda's temperature drops to an average low of 32.2°F (0.1°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Makanda, during December, the rain falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation. In Makanda, Illinois, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143 days and collects up to 27.44" (697mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Makanda. In Makanda, Illinois, during December, snow falls for 2.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of snow. In Makanda, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.9 days and aggregates up to 6.06" (154mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Makanda, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Makanda 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 health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Makanda in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Makanda, is 44.8°F (7.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 32.2°F (0.1°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Makanda?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Makanda?

In Makanda, Illinois, in December, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Makanda in December?

In Makanda, during December, snow falls for 2.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Makanda?

December has the shortest days of the year in Makanda, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Makanda?

The average day length in December is 9h and 37min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Makanda?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, in Makanda, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Makanda have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Makanda, Illinois, is 4.8h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December in Makanda?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Makanda, IL

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Makanda, IL

Average pressure in December - Makanda, 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
Makanda, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Makanda, IL

Average humidity in December - Makanda, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

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

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Average rainfall in December
Makanda, IL

Average rainfall in December - Makanda, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").

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Average rainfall days in December
Makanda, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Makanda, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Makanda, IL

Average snowfall in December - Makanda, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.89").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Makanda, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Makanda, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 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
Makanda, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Makanda, 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 month with the most sunshine is 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
Makanda, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Makanda, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Makanda, IL

Average UV index in December - Makanda, 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
Makanda, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Makanda, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

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

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Average visibility in December
Makanda, IL

Average visibility in December - Makanda, 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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