December weather forecast
Carol Stream, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Carol Stream, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34.3°F (1.3°C) and an average low of 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Temperature

Carol Stream's December weather features a mild decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to an icy 34.3°F (1.3°C). Carol Stream records an average nighttime low-temperature of 24.1°F (-4.4°C) throughout December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are February, November and December Rain falls for 5.7 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Carol Stream, in December, during 7.1 snowfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 34.4 snowfall days, and 5.2" (132mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:01 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:31 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Carol Stream?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 34.3°F (1.3°C) and 24.1°F (-4.4°C) respectively. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

What is the driest month in Carol Stream?

February, November and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 5.7 days and typically aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Carol Stream in December?

In Carol Stream, in December, during 5.7 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Carol Stream, during December, snow falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 11min.

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 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:31 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Carol Stream have in December?

In Carol Stream, 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Carol Stream, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Carol Stream, IL

Average temperature in December - Carol Stream, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°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 (16.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Carol Stream, IL

Average pressure in December - Carol Stream, 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
Carol Stream, IL

Average wind speed in December - Carol Stream, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Carol Stream, IL

Average humidity in December - Carol Stream, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Carol Stream, IL

Average rainfall in December - Carol Stream, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February, November and December (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Carol Stream, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Carol Stream, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Carol Stream, IL

Average snowfall in December - Carol Stream, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Carol Stream, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Carol Stream, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Carol Stream, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Carol Stream, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Carol Stream, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Carol Stream, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Carol Stream, IL

Average UV index in December - Carol Stream, 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
Carol Stream, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Carol Stream, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Carol Stream, IL

Average visibility in December - Carol Stream, 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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