December weather forecast
Clinton, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Clinton, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.6°F (3.1°C) and 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Temperature

Onset of December witnesses a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C) in November to a cold 37.6°F (3.1°C). During December, Clinton observes a consistent average nighttime temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Clinton, Illinois, is 79%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 9.5 days and accumulates 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Clinton are January through April, October through December. In December, in Clinton, Illinois, it is snowing for 8 days. Throughout December, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is accumulated. In Clinton, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.9 days and aggregates up to 14.76" (375mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Clinton, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of December, in Clinton, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:40 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Clinton?

In Clinton, 37.6°F (3.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 27.3°F (-2.6°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Clinton?

In Clinton, Illinois, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the driest month in Clinton?

December is the month with the least rainfall in Clinton. Rain falls for 9.5 days and accumulates 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Clinton?

In Clinton, in December, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Clinton?

In Clinton, in December, snow falls for 8 days, with typically accumulated 2.17" (55mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Clinton?

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

How many hours of daylight does Clinton have in December?

In Clinton, the average day length in December is 9h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Clinton?

On the first day of December in Clinton, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Clinton?

The average sunshine duration in December in Clinton is 4.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Clinton?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Clinton?

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

Average temperature in December - Clinton, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Clinton, IL

Average pressure in December - Clinton, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Clinton, IL

Average wind speed in December - Clinton, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Clinton, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Clinton, IL

Average rainfall in December - Clinton, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.89").

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Average rainfall days in December
Clinton, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Clinton, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Clinton, IL

Average snowfall in December - Clinton, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.49").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Clinton, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Clinton, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Clinton, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Clinton, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Clinton, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Clinton, IL

Average UV index in December - Clinton, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Clinton, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Clinton, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Clinton, IL

Average visibility in December - Clinton, IL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).

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