December weather forecast
Elizabethtown, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Elizabethtown, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 45.5°F (7.5°C) and min 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

Elizabethtown's December weather comes with a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) in November to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). Elizabethtown throughout December, records an average low-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Elizabethtown, in December, during 10.8 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Elizabethtown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.8 days and collects up to 27.05" (687mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Elizabethtown, during December, snow falls for 3.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 15 snowfall days, and 4.8" (122mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Elizabethtown is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

In Elizabethtown, 45.5°F (7.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 33.4°F (0.8°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Elizabethtown?

In Elizabethtown, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Elizabethtown?

In Elizabethtown, Illinois, in December, snow falls for 3.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 38min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Elizabethtown have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February 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 Elizabethtown, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Elizabethtown, IL

Average temperature in December - Elizabethtown, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Elizabethtown, IL

Average pressure in December - Elizabethtown, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Elizabethtown, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Elizabethtown, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Elizabethtown, IL

Average rainfall in December - Elizabethtown, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").

Average rainfall days in December
Elizabethtown, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Elizabethtown, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Elizabethtown, IL

Average snowfall in December - Elizabethtown, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Elizabethtown, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Elizabethtown, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 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
Elizabethtown, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elizabethtown, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Elizabethtown, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Elizabethtown, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Elizabethtown, IL

Average UV index in December - Elizabethtown, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Elizabethtown, IL

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

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Elizabethtown, IL

Average visibility in December - Elizabethtown, 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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