December weather forecast
Buffalo Grove, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 34.5°F (1.4°C) and min 24.8°F (-4°C).

Temperature

As December arrives, Buffalo Grove's weather displays a decrease in high-temperatures, transitioning from November's chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) to a wintry 34.5°F (1.4°C). Buffalo Grove in December anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 8.4 days and typically collects 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 9.3 days. Throughout December, 2.48" (63mm) of snow is accumulated. In Buffalo Grove, during the entire year, snow falls for 45.4 days and aggregates up to 16.85" (428mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Buffalo Grove is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Buffalo Grove, in December, the average high-temperature is 34.5°F (1.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 24.8°F (-4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in July is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.4 days and accumulates 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Buffalo Grove, in December, it is raining for 8.4 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Buffalo Grove, in December, during 9.3 snowfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Buffalo Grove have in December?

In Buffalo Grove, the average day length in December is 9h and 10min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Buffalo Grove have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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 snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Buffalo Grove, IL

Average temperature in December - Buffalo Grove, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Buffalo Grove, IL

Average pressure in December - Buffalo Grove, 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
Buffalo Grove, IL

Average wind speed in December - Buffalo Grove, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Buffalo Grove, IL

Average humidity in December - Buffalo Grove, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Buffalo Grove, IL

Average rainfall in December - Buffalo Grove, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.34").

Average rainfall days in December
Buffalo Grove, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Buffalo Grove, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Buffalo Grove, IL

Average snowfall in December - Buffalo Grove, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Buffalo Grove, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Buffalo Grove, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Buffalo Grove, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Buffalo Grove, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Buffalo Grove, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Buffalo Grove, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Buffalo Grove, IL

Average UV index in December - Buffalo Grove, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Buffalo Grove, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Buffalo Grove, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Buffalo Grove, IL

Average visibility in December - Buffalo Grove, 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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