December weather forecast
Lima, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lima, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.6°F (-3°C) and max 38.7°F (3.7°C).

Temperature

The onset of December coincides with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 50.4°F (10.2°C) in November to a cold 38.7°F (3.7°C). Lima experiences a steady low-temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C) throughout December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Lima, during December, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 137.5 rainfall days, and 27.68" (703mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Lima, in December, snow falls for 5.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.05" (52mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 28.4 snowfall days, and 12.44" (316mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

During December, Lima experiences an average high-temperature of 38.7°F (3.7°C) and a low-temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Lima, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Lima, in December, during 6.5 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Lima, in December, snow falls for 5.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Lima have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lima have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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 Lima, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lima, IL

Average temperature in December - Lima, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Lima, IL

Average pressure in December - Lima, 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
Lima, IL

Average wind speed in December - Lima, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Lima, IL

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June and July (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Lima, IL

Average rainfall in December - Lima, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.26").

Average rainfall days in December
Lima, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Lima, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lima, IL

Average snowfall in December - Lima, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lima, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Lima, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 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
Lima, IL

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

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

Average sunshine days in December
Lima, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Lima, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Lima, IL

Average UV index in December - Lima, 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
Lima, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Lima, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Lima, IL

Average visibility in December - Lima, 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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