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

How does the December weather in Mattoon compare to other months? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In December, Mattoon usually has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Winter occurs in December. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 5°C. At night, they generally drop to -3°C. Expect very cold weather this month, so bundle up in warm clothing. It's essential to be ready for the chill.

Precipitation

Mattoon in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 11 days of snow/rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Mattoon. September 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 Mattoon climate page with graphs.

 

Mattoon, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 103 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  

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.

Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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