December weather forecast
Livingston, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Livingston, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 40.3°F (4.6°C) and an average low of 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Temperature

December's arrival correlates with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from a fresh 51.6°F (10.9°C) in November to a wintry 40.3°F (4.6°C). Livingston temperatures generally rest at a low of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) during the December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Livingston, in December, during 6.7 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 121.4 rainfall days, and 14.72" (374mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Livingston, is 40.3°F (4.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 29.1°F (-1.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Livingston, Illinois, during December, the rain falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Livingston, in December, during 3.8 snowfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Livingston?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Livingston, the average day length in December is 9h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Livingston have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

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

January, February, November 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 Livingston?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Livingston, IL

Average temperature in December - Livingston, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Livingston, IL

Average pressure in December - Livingston, 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
Livingston, IL

Average wind speed in December - Livingston, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Livingston, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Livingston, IL

Average rainfall in December - Livingston, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Livingston, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Livingston, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Livingston, IL

Average snowfall in December - Livingston, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Livingston, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 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
Livingston, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Livingston, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Livingston, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Livingston, IL

Average UV index in December - Livingston, 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
Livingston, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Livingston, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Livingston, IL

Average visibility in December - Livingston, 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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