December weather forecast
Barrington Hills, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Barrington Hills, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and an average high of 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Temperature

As Barrington Hills, Illinois, enters December, the average high-temperature decreases from the a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C) of November to a wintry 33.3°F (0.7°C). Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 23.2°F (-4.9°C) in December.

Humidity

In Barrington Hills, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.5 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Barrington Hills, in December, during 9.1 snowfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Barrington Hills, during the entire year, snow falls for 43.2 days and aggregates up to 7.4" (188mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:31 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 33.3°F (0.7°C) and 23.2°F (-4.9°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Barrington Hills, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

What is the driest month in Barrington Hills?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 6.5 days and typically collects 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Barrington Hills, in December, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 9.1 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Barrington Hills?

In Barrington Hills, the average day length in December is 9h and 10min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:31 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Barrington Hills, IL

Average temperature in December - Barrington Hills, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Barrington Hills, IL

Average pressure in December - Barrington Hills, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Barrington Hills, IL

Average wind speed in December - Barrington Hills, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Barrington Hills, IL

Average humidity in December - Barrington Hills, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Barrington Hills, IL

Average rainfall in December - Barrington Hills, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and August (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Barrington Hills, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Barrington Hills, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Barrington Hills, IL

Average snowfall in December - Barrington Hills, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Barrington Hills, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Barrington Hills, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Barrington Hills, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Barrington Hills, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Barrington Hills, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Barrington Hills, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Barrington Hills, IL

Average UV index in December - Barrington Hills, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Barrington Hills, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Barrington Hills, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Barrington Hills, IL

Average visibility in December - Barrington Hills, IL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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