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

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

Temperatures

In December, Springfield typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December marks the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 5°C. At night, they generally drop to -4°C. With the coldest weather of the year, this month demands extra warmth. Be sure to layer up to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Springfield in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 11 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 129 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Springfield. September typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Springfield, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 83 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 78%  
SunshineSunshine 129 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 44%  

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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