Effingham Weather in December

What's the weather like in Effingham (Illinois) in December 2024?

The climate in Effingham during December can be summarized as cold and a little damp.

December is in the winter in Effingham and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (40°F), whilst at night -5°C (24°F) is normal.

Effingham weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 4.6°C 40.3°F
Nightly temperature -4.6°C 23.7°F
Average temperature 0°C 32°F
Daily sunshine 4.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 85 mm 3.3 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 10.1°C 50.2°F
Humidity 76%
Windspeed 18kph 11 mph

On average December is the 6th driest month of the year in Effingham with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Effingham

Effingham average temperature in December

December rainfall

Effingham average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Effingham average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Effingham in December 2024.

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Effingham weather stats

Effingham weather statistics
Hottest month: July 30.5°C 86.9°F
Driest month: January 54mm 2.1ins
Sunniest month: July 11hrs
Coldest month: January 1.7°C 35.1°F
Wettest month: May 102mm 4ins
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