Springfield Weather in December

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

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

December is in the winter in Springfield and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -6°C (22°F) is normal.

Springfield weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 3.3°C 37.9°F
Nightly temperature -5.5°C 22.1°F
Average temperature -1.1°C 30°F
Daily sunshine 4.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 71 mm 2.8 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 10.5°C 50.8°F
Humidity 78%
Windspeed 19.4kph 12 mph

On average December is the 5th driest month of the year in Springfield with around 71mm 2.8 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 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Springfield

Springfield average temperature in December

December rainfall

Springfield average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Springfield 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 Springfield in December 2024.

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Springfield weather stats

Springfield weather statistics
Hottest month: July 30.5°C 86.9°F
Driest month: January 42mm 1.7ins
Sunniest month: July 11hrs
Coldest month: January 0.5°C 32.9°F
Wettest month: May 98mm 3.9ins
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