Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Springfield in December experiences a subtle temperature decline, with average high-temperatures reducing from a fresh 50°F (10°C) in November to a wintry 38.7°F (3.7°C). The nights of December anticipate an average low-temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C).Humidity
In Springfield, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.Rainfall
December is the month with the least rainfall in Springfield. Rain falls for 7.1 days and accumulates 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Springfield. In December, it is snowing for 5.4 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is accumulated. In Springfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.1 days and aggregates up to 7.48" (190mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, in Springfield, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Springfield, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Springfield. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the average humidity in December in Springfield?
What is the driest month in Springfield?
How much does it rain in Springfield in December?
How much does it snow in Springfield in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in Springfield?
How many hours of daylight does Springfield have in December?
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Springfield?
How many hours of sunshine does Springfield have in December?
When is the lowest UV index in Springfield?
What is the UV index reading in December in Springfield?
Average temperature in December
Springfield, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 38.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 28°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Springfield, 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 (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Springfield, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Springfield, IL
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Springfield, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 1.18"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.18").
Average rainfall days in December
Springfield, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Springfield, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 0.98"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Springfield, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.5 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
Springfield, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min
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 24min).
- 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 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Springfield, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Springfield, 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
Springfield, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Springfield, 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).
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