Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Lincoln's December weather features a mild decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C) in November to an icy 38.3°F (3.5°C). In December, the average low-temperature records at a freezing cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C) during the nights.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 79%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall in Lincoln is December, when the rain falls for 6.7 days and typically collects 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Lincoln. In Lincoln, Illinois, in December, snow falls for 5.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.94" (24mm) of snow. In Lincoln, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.9 days and aggregates up to 7.64" (194mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Lincoln.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Lincoln 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Lincoln, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Lincoln, 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 (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Lincoln, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Lincoln, IL
- Average humidity in December: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Lincoln, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 1.02"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.02").
Average rainfall days in December
Lincoln, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Lincoln, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 0.94"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Lincoln, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 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
Lincoln, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Lincoln, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Lincoln, 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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