December weather forecastClinton, IL
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Clinton, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and an average high of 37.6°F (3.1°C).Temperature
The commencement of December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) to a cold 37.6°F (3.1°C). Clinton records an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C) in December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 9.5 days and typically collects 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Clinton, during December, snow falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of snow. In Clinton, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.9 days and aggregates up to 14.76" (375mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of December in Clinton, 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.
Sunshine
In Clinton, the average sunshine in December 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Clinton, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 24min
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 30min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
