December weather forecast
Cambridge, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cambridge, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 24.1°F (-4.4°C) and 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

During the transition into December, Cambridge observes a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C) in November to a wintry 34.7°F (1.5°C). Cambridge in December anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Cambridge is December, when the rain falls for 6.5 days and typically collects 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Cambridge, it is snowing for 7.4 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is accumulated. In Cambridge, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.5 days and aggregates up to 7.95" (202mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Cambridge, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Cambridge, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Cambridge, Illinois, is 4.3h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Cambridge is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Cambridge in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Cambridge, is 34.7°F (1.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 24.1°F (-4.4°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Cambridge?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

What is the driest month in Cambridge?

December is the month with the least rainfall in Cambridge. Rain falls for 6.5 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Cambridge?

In Cambridge, in December, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Cambridge?

In Cambridge, Illinois, in December, snow falls for 7.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Cambridge?

December has the shortest days of the year in Cambridge, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

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

In Cambridge, the average day length in December is 9h and 15min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Cambridge?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, in Cambridge, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Cambridge?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Cambridge, Illinois, is 4.3h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Cambridge?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Cambridge is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Cambridge, IL

Average temperature in December - Cambridge, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Cambridge, IL

Average pressure in December - Cambridge, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Cambridge, IL

Average wind speed in December - Cambridge, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Cambridge, IL

Average humidity in December - Cambridge, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Cambridge, IL

Average rainfall in December - Cambridge, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Cambridge, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Cambridge, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cambridge, IL

Average snowfall in December - Cambridge, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cambridge, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Cambridge, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 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
Cambridge, IL

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

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cambridge, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Cambridge, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Cambridge, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Cambridge, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Cambridge, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Cambridge, IL

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

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

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