December weather forecast
Milton, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Milton, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and 39°F (3.9°C).

Temperature

The start of December signals a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to a wintry 39°F (3.9°C). The temperature dips to an average of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Milton, Illinois, in December, it is raining for 7 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Milton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128.8 days and collects up to 18.35" (466mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Milton, in December, snow falls for 4.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.79" (20mm) of snow. In Milton, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.9 days and aggregates up to 5.67" (144mm) 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 December in Milton, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Milton 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Milton in December?

In Milton, 39°F (3.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 27.9°F (-2.3°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Milton?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Milton?

In Milton, Illinois, in December, it is raining for 7 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Milton?

In December, it is snowing for 4.2 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Milton?

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

How many hours of daylight does Milton have in December?

In Milton, the average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Milton?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, in Milton, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Milton?

The average sunshine duration in December in Milton, Illinois, is 4.8h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December in Milton?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Milton is 2. A UV Index estimate 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
Milton, IL

Average temperature in December - Milton, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 39°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Milton, IL

Average pressure in December - Milton, 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 (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Milton, IL

Average wind speed in December - Milton, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Milton, IL

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

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

Average rainfall in December
Milton, IL

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.75").

Average rainfall days in December
Milton, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Milton, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7 days

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

Average snowfall in December
Milton, IL

Average snowfall in December - Milton, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Milton, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Milton, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.2 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
Milton, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Milton, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 24min).

  • 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
Milton, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Milton, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Milton, IL

Average UV index in December - Milton, 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
Milton, IL

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

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
Milton, IL

Average visibility in December - Milton, 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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