December weather forecast
Burnham, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Burnham, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average high of 35.8°F (2.1°C) and an average low of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Temperature

Burnham, Illinois, observes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's chilly 46.8°F (8.2°C) to a cold 35.8°F (2.1°C). Maintaining close parity with daytime warmth, the average nocturnal temperature during December stays at a subzero cold 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

February and December are months with the least rain in Burnham when the rain falls for 4.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Burnham, in December, during 7.5 snowfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Burnham, there are 34.1 snowfall days, and 4.13" (105mm) 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 6:58 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Burnham, the average sunshine in December is 4h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Burnham, 35.8°F (2.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 26.8°F (-2.9°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

What is the driest month?

February and December are months with the least rain in Burnham when the rain falls for 4.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 4.2 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Burnham, in December, snow falls for 7.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Burnham have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Burnham have in December?

In Burnham, the average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Burnham?

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?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Burnham is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Burnham, IL

Average temperature in December - Burnham, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Burnham, IL

Average pressure in December - Burnham, 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
Burnham, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Burnham, IL

Average humidity in December - Burnham, 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
Burnham, IL

Average rainfall in December - Burnham, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (1.38").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Burnham, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Burnham, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Burnham, IL

Average snowfall in December - Burnham, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Burnham, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Burnham, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 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
Burnham, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Burnham, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Burnham, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Burnham, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Burnham, IL

Average UV index in December - Burnham, 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
Burnham, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Burnham, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Burnham, IL

Average visibility in December - Burnham, 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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