Princeton Weather in December

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

The climate in Princeton during December can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in Princeton and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (33°F), whilst at night -8°C (17°F) is normal.

Princeton weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 0.8°C 33.4°F
Nightly temperature -8.2°C 17.2°F
Average temperature -3.7°C 25.3°F
Daily sunshine 4.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 52 mm 2 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 8.3°C 47°F
Humidity 77%
Windspeed 18.4kph 11 mph

On average December is the 3rd driest month of the year in Princeton with around 52mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Princeton

Princeton average temperature in December

December rainfall

Princeton average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Princeton 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 Princeton in December 2024.

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Princeton weather stats

Princeton weather statistics
Hottest month: July 29.3°C 84.7°F
Driest month: February 31mm 1.2ins
Sunniest month: July 10.7hrs
Coldest month: January -2.3°C 27.9°F
Wettest month: June 104mm 4.1ins
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