December weather forecast
Shawneetown, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Shawneetown, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32.9°F (0.5°C) and an average high of 44.6°F (7°C).

Temperature

The shift to December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a fresh 54.1°F (12.3°C) in November to a frosty 44.6°F (7°C). An average nighttime temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C) is witnessed throughout December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Shawneetown, in December, during 10.4 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 146.3 rainfall days, and 24.96" (634mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Shawneetown, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow. In Shawneetown, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.9 days and aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, 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 in Shawneetown is 4.7h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

December temperatures vary between a 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. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Shawneetown?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Shawneetown, in December, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Shawneetown, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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 Shawneetown have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, 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 December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

When is 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?

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

Average temperature in December - 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
Shawneetown, IL

Average pressure in December - 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
Shawneetown, IL

Average wind speed in December - 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
Shawneetown, IL

Average humidity in December - 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
Shawneetown, IL

Average rainfall in December - 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
Shawneetown, IL

Average rainfall days in December - 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
Shawneetown, IL

Average snowfall in December - 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
Shawneetown, IL

Average snowfall days in December - 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
Shawneetown, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - 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
Shawneetown, IL

Average sunshine days in December - 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
Shawneetown, IL

Average UV index in December - 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
Shawneetown, IL

Average cloud cover in December - 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
Shawneetown, IL

Average visibility in December - 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).

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