December weather forecast
Berlin, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Berlin, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 28°F (-2.2°C) and 39°F (3.9°C).

Temperature

Berlin's weather changes with the onset of December, slightly falling from a cool 50.7°F (10.4°C) in November to a wintry 39°F (3.9°C). The nighttime temperature dips to a subzero cold 28°F (-2.2°C) on average during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Berlin are February and December Rain falls for 6 days and accumulates 0.79" (20mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Berlin, in December, snow falls for 4.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.75" (19mm) of snow. In Berlin, during the entire year, snow falls for 23.2 days and aggregates up to 4.45" (113mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Berlin.
On the first day of December in Berlin, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Berlin, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

Berlin in December has an average high-temperature of 39°F (3.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are February and December Rain falls for 6 days and accumulates 0.79" (20mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Berlin, during December, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Berlin, in December, snow falls for 4.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.75" (19mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Berlin have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Berlin have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Berlin, IL

Average temperature in December - Berlin, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 39°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Berlin, IL

Average pressure in December - Berlin, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Berlin, IL

Average wind speed in December - Berlin, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Berlin, IL

Average humidity in December - Berlin, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Berlin, IL

Average rainfall in December - Berlin, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.36").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.79").

Average rainfall days in December
Berlin, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Berlin, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Berlin, IL

Average snowfall in December - Berlin, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Berlin, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Berlin, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Berlin, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Berlin, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Berlin, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Berlin, IL

Average UV index in December - Berlin, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Berlin, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Berlin, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Berlin, IL

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

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

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