December weather forecast
Smithfield, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Smithfield, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 37°F (2.8°C) and 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Temperature

A moderate decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) in November to a wintry 37°F (2.8°C). Smithfield, during the nights of December, experiences an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall in Smithfield. Rain falls for 6.5 days and accumulates 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Smithfield, in December, during 5 snowfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Smithfield, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 27.4 days and aggregates up to 9.21" (234mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Smithfield is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, in Smithfield, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Smithfield, 37°F (2.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 26.4°F (-3.1°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Smithfield?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.5 days and accumulates 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Smithfield, Illinois, in December, during 6.5 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Smithfield, during December, snow falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 20min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Smithfield is 4.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Smithfield, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Smithfield, IL

Average temperature in December - Smithfield, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.4°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 (19.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Smithfield, IL

Average pressure in December - Smithfield, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"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
Smithfield, IL

Average wind speed in December - Smithfield, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

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 (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Smithfield, IL

Average humidity in December - Smithfield, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Smithfield, IL

Average rainfall in December - Smithfield, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.94").

Average rainfall days in December
Smithfield, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Smithfield, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Smithfield, IL

Average snowfall in December - Smithfield, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.35").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Smithfield, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Smithfield, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 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
Smithfield, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Smithfield, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Smithfield, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Smithfield, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Smithfield, IL

Average UV index in December - Smithfield, 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
Smithfield, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Smithfield, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Smithfield, IL

Average visibility in December - Smithfield, 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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