December weather forecast
Collinsville, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Collinsville, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 30°F (-1.1°C) and 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

Collinsville's transition into December involves a shift in temperature, receding from a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) in November to a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C). Throughout December, Collinsville experiences a low-temperature average of 30°F (-1.1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Collinsville, in December, it is raining for 8.4 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 149.9 rainfall days, and 33.94" (862mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, September, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 3.8 days. Throughout December, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is accumulated. In Collinsville, during the entire year, snow falls for 20.7 days and aggregates up to 7.13" (181mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

In December, in Collinsville, the average high-temperature is 41.9°F (5.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 30°F (-1.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Collinsville, during December, the rain falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 3.8 days. Throughout December, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is accumulated.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Collinsville, the average day length in December is 9h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Collinsville have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Collinsville?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Collinsville, Illinois, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Collinsville, IL

Average temperature in December - Collinsville, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Collinsville, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Collinsville, IL

Average wind speed in December - Collinsville, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Collinsville, IL

Average humidity in December - Collinsville, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

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

Average rainfall in December
Collinsville, IL

Average rainfall in December - Collinsville, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Collinsville, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Collinsville, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Collinsville, IL

Average snowfall in December - Collinsville, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.73"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Collinsville, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Collinsville, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Collinsville, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Collinsville, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Collinsville, IL

Average UV index in December - Collinsville, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Collinsville, IL

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

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

Average visibility in December
Collinsville, IL

Average visibility in December - Collinsville, 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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