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

What is the weather forecast for Zion in December? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Zion includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 2°C, cooling down at night to around -5°C. With temperatures this low, you'll need to dress warmly. Staying prepared is crucial to avoid the discomfort of the cold.

Precipitation

Zion in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. This month experiences about 13 days of snow/rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 107 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Zion. July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Zion, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 43%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 79 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
SunshineSunshine 107 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 37% *  
* Data from: Chicago, the United States of America (51 KM, 32 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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