December weather forecast
Smithton, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Smithton, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43°F (6.1°C) and 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Temperature

A shift in Smithton's weather is observed as November turns into December, with the average high temperature reducing from a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C) to a frosty 43°F (6.1°C). During the month of December, the temperature generally drops to a low average of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Smithton, in December, it is raining for 5.3 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 103.8 rainfall days, and 10.24" (260mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 2.6 days. Throughout December, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated. In Smithton, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.9 days and aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Smithton, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

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 low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Smithton, records 43°F (6.1°C), while the low-temperature is 30.7°F (-0.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Smithton?

In Smithton, in December, during 5.3 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Smithton, in December, during 2.6 snowfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Smithton have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Smithton have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Smithton, IL

Average temperature in December - Smithton, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 43°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

Average pressure in December
Smithton, IL

Average pressure in December - Smithton, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Smithton, IL

Average wind speed in December - Smithton, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Smithton, IL

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Smithton, IL

Average rainfall in December - Smithton, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Smithton, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Smithton, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Smithton, IL

Average snowfall in December - Smithton, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.63").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Smithton, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Smithton, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Smithton, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Smithton, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Smithton, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Smithton, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Smithton, IL

Average UV index in December - Smithton, 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
Smithton, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Smithton, IL

Average visibility in December - Smithton, 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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