December weather forecast
Swansea, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Swansea, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 42.6°F (5.9°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

During Swansea's transition into December, the average high-temperature lessens, moving from a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C) in November to a cold 42.6°F (5.9°C). Nighttime temperature dips to a mean of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Swansea is 76%.

Rainfall

In Swansea, in December, it is raining for 8.4 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Swansea, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.1 days and collects up to 35.43" (900mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In December, in Swansea, it is snowing for 4 days. Throughout December, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Swansea, there are 21.1 snowfall days, and 8.11" (206mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Swansea, Illinois.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, in Swansea, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Swansea are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Swansea?

In Swansea, in December, the average high-temperature is 42.6°F (5.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Swansea?

In Swansea, Illinois, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in Swansea in December?

In Swansea, during December, the rain falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Swansea?

In Swansea, in December, during 4 snowfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Swansea?

December has the shortest days of the year in Swansea, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Swansea have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Swansea?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Swansea have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Swansea, Illinois, is 4.7h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Swansea?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Swansea is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Swansea, IL

Average temperature in December - Swansea, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Swansea, IL

Average pressure in December - Swansea, 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
Swansea, IL

Average wind speed in December - Swansea, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Swansea, IL

Average humidity in December - Swansea, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Swansea, IL

Average rainfall in December - Swansea, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.93").

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Average rainfall days in December
Swansea, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Swansea, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Swansea, IL

Average snowfall in December - Swansea, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.4").
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
Swansea, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Swansea, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Swansea, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Swansea, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Swansea, IL

Average UV index in December - Swansea, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Swansea, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Swansea, IL

Average visibility in December - Swansea, 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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