December weather forecast
Lima, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lima, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.7°F (3.7°C) and 26.6°F (-3°C).

Temperature

The onset of December introduces a moderate change in Lima's weather, with average high-temperatures falling from November's fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C) to a wintry 38.7°F (3.7°C). Throughout December, the temperature in Lima falls to an average low of 26.6°F (-3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Lima, during December, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Lima, there are 137.5 rainfall days, and 27.68" (703mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Lima, in December, snow falls for 5.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.05" (52mm) of snow. In Lima, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.4 days and aggregates up to 12.44" (316mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, in Lima, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Lima are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Lima?

December temperatures in Lima, Illinois, vary between a high-temperature of 38.7°F (3.7°C) and a low-temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is estimated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Lima?

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

How much does it rain in Lima in December?

In Lima, in December, during 6.5 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Lima?

In Lima, Illinois, in December, during 5.3 snowfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lima?

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

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

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Lima?

On the first day of December in Lima, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Lima?

The average sunshine duration in December in Lima is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Lima?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Lima?

In Lima, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lima, IL

Average temperature in December - Lima, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Lima, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Lima, IL

Average wind speed in December - Lima, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Lima, IL

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June and July (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Lima, IL

Average rainfall in December - Lima, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.26").

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Average rainfall days in December
Lima, IL

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

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Lima, IL

Average snowfall in December - Lima, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Lima, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Lima, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 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
Lima, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lima, 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 5min

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

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Average sunshine days in December
Lima, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Lima, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Lima, IL

Average UV index in December - Lima, 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
Lima, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Lima, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Lima, IL

Average visibility in December - Lima, 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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