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Bloomington weather in December (Illinois, United States of America)

Is Bloomington a good destination in December, weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Bloomington typically brings low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during December. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 3°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -6°C. You will probably experience very cold weather in this month, so dressing warmly is vital. Be sure to prepare for the chill with the right clothing.

Precipitation

Bloomington in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 11 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 117 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Bloomington. August typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bloomington climate page with graphs.

 

Bloomington, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 90 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 77% *  
SunshineSunshine 117 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 44% *  
Data from: Peoria, the United States of America (55 KM, 34 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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