December weather forecast
Greenville, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Greenville, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 41.5°F (5.3°C) and min 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

Temperature

The move into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's cool 51.8°F (11°C) to a wintry 41.5°F (5.3°C). December nights are marked by an average low-temperature of 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Greenville, Illinois, in December, during 7.2 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Greenville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 137.9 days and collects up to 24.88" (632mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Greenville is December, when snow falls for 4.1 days and typically aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Greenville is 4.7h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Greenville. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Greenville in December?

During December, Greenville experiences an average high-temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and a low-temperature of 29.8°F (-1.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Greenville?

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

How much does it rain in Greenville in December?

In Greenville, Illinois, during December, the rain falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Greenville?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Greenville. Snow falls for 4.1 days and accumulates 1.89" (48mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Greenville in December?

In December, in Greenville, Illinois, it is snowing for 4.1 days. Throughout December, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Greenville?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Greenville?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 30min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Greenville?

On the first day of December in Greenville, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Greenville have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Greenville is 4.7h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Greenville?

In Greenville, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Greenville, IL

Average temperature in December - Greenville, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Greenville, IL

Average pressure in December - Greenville, 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 (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Greenville, IL

Average wind speed in December - Greenville, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Greenville, IL

Average humidity in December - Greenville, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Greenville, IL

Average rainfall in December - Greenville, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.26").

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Average rainfall days in December
Greenville, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Greenville, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Greenville, IL

Average snowfall in December - Greenville, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.89").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Greenville, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Greenville, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.8 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
Greenville, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Greenville, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Greenville, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Greenville, IL

Average UV index in December - Greenville, 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
Greenville, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Greenville, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Greenville, IL

Average visibility in December - Greenville, 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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