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

What's the typical weather in Galesburg for December? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Galesburg includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 2°C. But by evening, they drop to around -7°C. Expect very cold weather this month, so bundle up in warm clothing. It's essential to be ready for the chill.

Precipitation

Galesburg in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 10 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 115 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 Galesburg. September generally stands out with 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 Galesburg climate page with graphs.

 

Galesburg, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 35%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 71 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 73% *  
SunshineSunshine 115 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 40% *  
Data from: Davenport, the United States of America (66 KM, 41 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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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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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