December weather forecast
Middletown, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Middletown, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and max 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

With December's arrival, Middletown's weather changes as the average high-temperature falls from a chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C) in November to a wintry 38.3°F (3.5°C). Middletown registers a consistent average low-temperature of 27.1°F (-2.7°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.1 days and accumulates 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Middletown, during December, snow falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow. In Middletown, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.9 days and aggregates up to 11.06" (281mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.6h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 38.3°F (3.5°C) and 27.1°F (-2.7°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.1 days and accumulates 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Middletown in December?

In Middletown, during December, the rain falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Middletown, during December, snow falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Middletown have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 23min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Middletown have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Middletown?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Middletown is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Middletown, IL

Average temperature in December - Middletown, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Middletown, IL

Average pressure in December - Middletown, 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
Middletown, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Middletown, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Middletown, IL

Average rainfall in December - Middletown, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Middletown, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Middletown, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Middletown, IL

Average snowfall in December - Middletown, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Middletown, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Middletown, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.7 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
Middletown, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Middletown, 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 4min

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 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Middletown, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Middletown, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Middletown, IL

Average UV index in December - Middletown, 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
Middletown, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Middletown, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Middletown, IL

Average visibility in December - Middletown, 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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