December weather forecast
Clinton, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Clinton, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and an average high of 37.6°F (3.1°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) to a cold 37.6°F (3.1°C). Clinton records an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C) in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 9.5 days and typically collects 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Clinton, during December, snow falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of snow. In Clinton, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.9 days and aggregates up to 14.76" (375mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Clinton, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Clinton, the average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Clinton, is 37.6°F (3.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 27.3°F (-2.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Clinton, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 9.5 days and typically collects 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 8 days. Throughout December, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Clinton, the average day length in December is 9h and 22min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Clinton have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

What is the month with 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 Clinton, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Clinton, IL

Average temperature in December - Clinton, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Clinton, IL

Average pressure in December - Clinton, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Clinton, IL

Average wind speed in December - Clinton, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Clinton, IL

Average humidity in December - Clinton, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Clinton, IL

Average rainfall in December - Clinton, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Clinton, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Clinton, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Clinton, IL

Average snowfall in December - Clinton, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.49").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Clinton, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Clinton, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12 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
Clinton, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Clinton, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Clinton, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Clinton, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Clinton, IL

Average UV index in December - Clinton, 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
Clinton, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Clinton, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Clinton, IL

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

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

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