December weather forecast
Old Shawneetown, IL

Share

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Old Shawneetown, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 44.6°F (7°C) and 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Temperature

With December's onset, the weather shows a temperature decrease, transitioning from a fresh 54.1°F (12.3°C) in November to a frosty 44.6°F (7°C). Throughout December, Old Shawneetown witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Old Shawneetown, in December, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Old Shawneetown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.3 days and collects up to 24.96" (634mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is accumulated. In Old Shawneetown, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.9 days and aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

During December, Old Shawneetown experiences an average high-temperature of 44.6°F (7°C) and a low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout December, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Old Shawneetown, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Old Shawneetown have in December?

In Old Shawneetown, the average day length in December is 9h and 37min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Old Shawneetown?

In Old Shawneetown, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Old Shawneetown, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Old Shawneetown, IL

Average temperature in December - Old Shawneetown, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Old Shawneetown, IL

Average pressure in December - Old Shawneetown, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Old Shawneetown, IL

Average wind speed in December - Old Shawneetown, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Old Shawneetown, IL

Average humidity in December - Old Shawneetown, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Old Shawneetown, IL

Average rainfall in December - Old Shawneetown, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.14").

Average rainfall days in December
Old Shawneetown, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Old Shawneetown, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Old Shawneetown, IL

Average snowfall in December - Old Shawneetown, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Old Shawneetown, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Old Shawneetown, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 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
Old Shawneetown, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Old Shawneetown, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Old Shawneetown, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Old Shawneetown, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Old Shawneetown, IL

Average UV index in December - Old Shawneetown, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Old Shawneetown, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Old Shawneetown, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Old Shawneetown, IL

Average visibility in December - Old Shawneetown, 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).

Old Shawneetown, Illinois, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location