December weather forecast
Berkeley, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Berkeley, is still a cold month, 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 arrival of December corresponds with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C) to a wintry 34.7°F (1.5°C). Nighttime temperatures in December average to a subzero cold 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Berkeley 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 Berkeley. In December, it is snowing for 9.9 days. Throughout December, 2.24" (57mm) of snow is accumulated. In Berkeley, during the entire year, snow falls for 45.8 days and aggregates up to 14.25" (362mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Berkeley, 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

The average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Berkeley are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Berkeley?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Berkeley, is 34.7°F (1.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 25.2°F (-3.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in July is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Berkeley?

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

What is the driest month in Berkeley?

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 many days does it rain in December in Berkeley?

In Berkeley, during December, the rain falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Berkeley in December?

In Berkeley, Illinois, in December, snow falls for 9.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Berkeley?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Berkeley?

The average day length in December in Berkeley, Illinois, is 9h and 11min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Berkeley?

On the first day of December in Berkeley, 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 Berkeley?

In Berkeley, Illinois, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Berkeley?

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 Berkeley?

In Berkeley, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Berkeley, IL

Average temperature in December - Berkeley, 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
Berkeley, IL

Average pressure in December - Berkeley, 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
Berkeley, IL

Average wind speed in December - Berkeley, 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
Berkeley, IL

Average humidity in December - Berkeley, 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
Berkeley, IL

Average rainfall in December - Berkeley, 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
Berkeley, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Berkeley, 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
Berkeley, IL

Average snowfall in December - Berkeley, 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
Berkeley, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Berkeley, 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
Berkeley, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Berkeley, 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
Berkeley, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Berkeley, 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
Berkeley, IL

Average UV index in December - Berkeley, 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
Berkeley, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Berkeley, 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
Berkeley, IL

Average visibility in December - Berkeley, 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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