December weather forecast
Brookfield, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Brookfield, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 26.4°F (-3.1°C) and 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

Brookfield, Illinois, observes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's frosty 46°F (7.8°C) to an icy 35.1°F (1.7°C). Brookfield's evenings during December maintain an average temperature of 26.4°F (-3.1°C), aligning closely with the daytime temperatures.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

February, March, November and December are months with the least rain in Brookfield when the rain falls for 4.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is accumulated. In Brookfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.5 days and aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

During December, Brookfield experiences an average high-temperature of 35.1°F (1.7°C) and a low-temperature of 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Brookfield, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

What is the driest month?

February, March, November and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 4.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Brookfield, Illinois, in December, during 4.3 rainfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Brookfield?

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

How many hours of daylight does Brookfield have in December?

In Brookfield, the average day length in December is 9h and 12min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

When is 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 intensity 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Brookfield, IL

Average temperature in December - Brookfield, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Brookfield, IL

Average pressure in December - Brookfield, 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
Brookfield, IL

Average wind speed in December - Brookfield, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Brookfield, IL

Average humidity in December - Brookfield, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

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
Brookfield, IL

Average rainfall in December - Brookfield, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.1").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February, March, November and December (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Brookfield, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Brookfield, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (11.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Brookfield, IL

Average snowfall in December - Brookfield, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Brookfield, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Brookfield, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.3 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
Brookfield, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Brookfield, 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 month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Brookfield, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Brookfield, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Brookfield, IL

Average UV index in December - Brookfield, 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
Brookfield, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Brookfield, 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 27).

Average visibility in December
Brookfield, IL

Average visibility in December - Brookfield, 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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