December weather forecast
Bellwood, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Bellwood, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and an average high of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

The start of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, receding from a chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C) in November to an icy 34.7°F (1.5°C). December generally records an average low-temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Bellwood is December, when the rain falls for 7.9 days and typically collects 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Bellwood, during December, snow falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 45.8 snowfall days, and 14.25" (362mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.1h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Bellwood, is 34.7°F (1.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 25.2°F (-3.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Bellwood is 81%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 7.9 days and typically collects 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Bellwood in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7.9 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 9.9 days. Throughout December, 2.24" (57mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Bellwood have in December?

In Bellwood, the average day length in December is 9h and 11min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Bellwood, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Bellwood, IL

Average temperature in December - Bellwood, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in December
Bellwood, IL

Average pressure in December - Bellwood, 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
Bellwood, IL

Average wind speed in December - Bellwood, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Bellwood, IL

Average humidity in December - Bellwood, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Bellwood, IL

Average rainfall in December - Bellwood, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.14").

Average rainfall days in December
Bellwood, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Bellwood, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bellwood, IL

Average snowfall in December - Bellwood, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bellwood, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Bellwood, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bellwood, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bellwood, 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: 4h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bellwood, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Bellwood, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Bellwood, IL

Average UV index in December - Bellwood, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Bellwood, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Bellwood, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Bellwood, IL

Average visibility in December - Bellwood, IL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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