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Weather Almanac: Manhattan, IL 60442

🗓️ Historical norms for December

November January
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May. Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
December avg. precipitation
🌧️ 1.83"
December days below freezing
📉 ≈25.5 days
Average December lows 15°F – 27°F
USDA Zone
6a
Annual extreme lows -10°F to -5°F
Last Spring Frost (36°F)
🌷 May 8
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First Fall Frost (36°F)
🍂 Oct 6
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H: Normal High Temp
L: Normal Low Temp
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Temperature climatic data from weather station: JOLIET BRANDON RD DAM (USC00114530)

Precipitation climatic data from weather station: MANHATTAN 4 SW (USC00115313)

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: JOLIET BRANDON RD DAM (USC00114530)