December weather forecast
Litchfield, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Litchfield, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.3°F (4.6°C) and 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Temperature

As Litchfield enters December, the average high-temperature decreases from the a cool 51.3°F (10.7°C) of November to a cold 40.3°F (4.6°C). During the month of December, Litchfield anticipates a mean low-temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Litchfield, during December, the rain falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 125.2 rainfall days, and 16.3" (414mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Litchfield. In Litchfield, during December, snow falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 19.1 snowfall days, and 3.58" (91mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Litchfield, Illinois. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Litchfield?

In Litchfield, 40.3°F (4.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 28.9°F (-1.7°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Litchfield?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December in Litchfield?

In Litchfield, in December, it is raining for 6.9 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Litchfield?

In Litchfield, in December, during 3.8 snowfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Litchfield?

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

How many hours of daylight does Litchfield have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 28min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Litchfield?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Litchfield?

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

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Litchfield?

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

Average temperature in December - Litchfield, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.9°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 (22.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Litchfield, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Litchfield, IL

Average wind speed in December - Litchfield, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Litchfield, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Litchfield, IL

Average rainfall in December - Litchfield, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in December
Litchfield, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Litchfield, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Litchfield, IL

Average snowfall in December - Litchfield, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.14").
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
Litchfield, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Litchfield, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 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
Litchfield, IL

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

The month with the most sunshine is June (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
Litchfield, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Litchfield, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).

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Average UV index in December
Litchfield, IL

Average UV index in December - Litchfield, 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
Litchfield, IL

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

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
Litchfield, IL

Average visibility in December - Litchfield, 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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