Galesburg in December
4.6out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 3°C. Some rain: about 8 rainy days.
3°CAvg high
-5°CAvg low
8Rainy days (54 mm)
9:04 hDaylight
07:26Sunrise · 16:30 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 3°C
- Some rain: about 8 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -5°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in December is fairly consistent from year to year (2.9 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C | -8°C | 50 mm | 8 | – | – | 4.0 |
| February | 3°C | -6°C | 52 mm | 7 | – | – | 4.6 |
| March | 10°C | 0°C | 74 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.6 |
| April | 17°C | 6°C | 110 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.6 |
| May | 23°C | 12°C | 121 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.1 |
| June | 27°C | 17°C | 119 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.4 |
| July | 29°C | 19°C | 90 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.7 |
| August | 28°C | 18°C | 83 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.8 |
| September | 25°C | 14°C | 86 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.9 |
| October | 18°C | 7°C | 73 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.3 |
| November | 10°C | 1°C | 66 mm | 8 | – | – | 5.9 |
| December | 3°C | -5°C | 54 mm | 8 | – | – | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Galesburg in December?
Daytime highs average 3°C and nights about -5°C.
When is the best time to visit Galesburg?
The best months are September, August, July, June.