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

Is Jacksonville a good destination in December, weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Jacksonville includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 5°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -4°C. Prepare for low temperatures this month by wearing plenty of layers. It's essential to stay warm in such cold conditions.

Precipitation

Jacksonville in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 10 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 129 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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

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

 

Jacksonville, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 83 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 129 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 44% *  

* Data from: Springfield, the United States of America (50 KM, 31 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

Interested in more climate information?

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