December weather in Benton, IL
The average temperature in Benton in December is 36.1°F (28.3°F–43.8°F). Average precipitation: inches.
December is a winter month in Benton, and is cooler than the annual average of 56.3°F. Daily temperatures swing about 15.5°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Daylight averages about 9h 22m. For travel, December is cold.
Avg High
43.8°F
Avg Low
28.3°F
Precipitation
in
Daylight
9h 22m
December records in Benton
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 62.1°F (1998) | 19.0°F (1976) | 0.90 in (1968) |
| December 2 | 64.9°F (1995) | 15.1°F (1976) | 0.80 in (1967) |
| December 3 | 66.0°F (1995) | 17.1°F (1989) | 3.95 in (1982) |
| December 4 | 72.0°F (1998) | 12.0°F (1991) | 2.31 in (1982) |
| December 5 | 70.0°F (1998) | 12.9°F (1991) | 1.54 in (1954) |
| December 6 | 71.1°F (1998) | 5.0°F (2002) | 1.26 in (1975) |
| December 7 | 72.0°F (1998) | 3.9°F (1977) | 1.57 in (1966) |
| December 8 | 63.0°F (1991) | 9.0°F (2006) | 1.20 in (1975) |
| December 9 | 64.0°F (1991) | 3.0°F (1995) | 0.92 in (1961) |
| December 10 | 66.0°F (1990) | -2.0°F (1977) | 2.43 in (1999) |
| December 11 | 64.0°F (1990) | 8.1°F (1995) | 1.40 in (1949) |
| December 12 | 69.1°F (1996) | 10.0°F (1989) | 1.22 in (1949) |
| December 13 | 64.9°F (1991) | 5.0°F (1989) | 0.85 in (2007) |
| December 14 | 62.1°F (1995) | 10.0°F (1989) | 1.55 in (1977) |
| December 15 | 69.1°F (1995) | 3.9°F (1989) | 1.34 in (1987) |
| December 16 | 57.9°F (1990) | -11.0°F (1989) | 1.63 in (1994) |
| December 17 | 60.1°F (2006) | -6.0°F (1989) | 2.93 in (2001) |
| December 18 | 68.0°F (2006) | -4.0°F (1989) | 0.83 in (1990) |
| December 19 | 64.9°F (1976) | 6.1°F (2000) | 2.20 in (1957) |
| December 20 | 66.0°F (1976) | -8.0°F (1989) | 1.28 in (1973) |
| December 21 | 60.1°F (1990) | -5.1°F (1989) | 1.10 in (1984) |
| December 22 | 54.0°F (2007) | -15.0°F (1989) | 1.87 in (1997) |
| December 23 | 60.1°F (1988) | -14.1°F (1989) | 0.83 in (1981) |
| December 24 | 62.1°F (1988) | -13.0°F (1989) | 1.95 in (1982) |
| December 25 | 73.9°F (2008) | -2.9°F (2004) | 2.15 in (1982) |
| December 26 | 54.0°F (2007) | 6.1°F (2000) | 1.80 in (1987) |
| December 27 | 66.9°F (2008) | 10.0°F (1977) | 1.25 in (1954) |
| December 28 | 75.0°F (2008) | 9.0°F (1977) | 1.62 in (1954) |
| December 29 | 57.9°F (1994) | 5.0°F (1976) | 1.65 in (1962) |
| December 30 | 59.0°F (2008) | 3.9°F (1976) | 0.75 in (1984) |
| December 31 | 61.0°F (2004) | -5.1°F (1976) | 2.59 in (2006) |