December weather forecast
Carlinville, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Carlinville, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and max 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

The start of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, receding from a cool 51.6°F (10.9°C) in November to a cold 40.1°F (4.5°C). The nighttime temperature dips to a subzero cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C) on average during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Carlinville, in December, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 138.2 rainfall days, and 23.31" (592mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Carlinville, in December, snow falls for 4.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.26" (32mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 21.2 snowfall days, and 6.65" (169mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Carlinville, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

Carlinville in December has an average high-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Carlinville, in December, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Carlinville, during December, snow falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Carlinville have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Carlinville, the average daily maximum UV index in December 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
Carlinville, IL

Average temperature in December - Carlinville, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Carlinville, IL

Average pressure in December - Carlinville, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Carlinville, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Carlinville, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Carlinville, IL

Average rainfall in December - Carlinville, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.07").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.22").

Average rainfall days in December
Carlinville, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Carlinville, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Carlinville, IL

Average snowfall in December - Carlinville, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Carlinville, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Carlinville, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.7 days

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

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Carlinville, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Carlinville, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Carlinville, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Carlinville, IL

Average UV index in December - Carlinville, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Carlinville, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Carlinville, IL

Average visibility in December - Carlinville, 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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