December weather forecast
Hamilton, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hamilton, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and an average high of 37.6°F (3.1°C).

Temperature

A shift in the average high-temperature occurs in December, reducing from a frosty 49.3°F (9.6°C) in November to a wintry 37.6°F (3.1°C). Hamilton observes an average low-temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) during December nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Hamilton, Illinois, in December, it is raining for 6.2 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 129.9 rainfall days, and 20.71" (526mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 4.9 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 25.2 snowfall days, and 8.03" (204mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, in Hamilton, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Hamilton are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Hamilton in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Hamilton, is 37.6°F (3.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 25.9°F (-3.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Hamilton?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Hamilton?

In Hamilton, in December, during 6.2 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Hamilton?

In Hamilton, Illinois, in December, during 4.9 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hamilton?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

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

In Hamilton, Illinois, the average day length in December is 9h and 21min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Hamilton?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, in Hamilton, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Hamilton?

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

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Hamilton?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average temperature in December
Hamilton, IL

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Hamilton, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hamilton, IL

Average wind speed in December - Hamilton, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Hamilton, IL

Average humidity in December - Hamilton, 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 (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Hamilton, IL

Average rainfall in December - Hamilton, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").

Average rainfall days in December
Hamilton, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Hamilton, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hamilton, IL

Average snowfall in December - Hamilton, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.91").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hamilton, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Hamilton, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 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
Hamilton, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hamilton, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Hamilton, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Hamilton, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Hamilton, IL

Average UV index in December - Hamilton, 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
Hamilton, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Hamilton, IL

Average visibility in December - Hamilton, 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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