Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average sea temperature in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
A shift in Chicago's weather is observed as November turns into December, with the average high temperature reducing from a frosty 46°F (7.8°C) to a cold 35.8°F (2.1°C). Chicago records a slight downturn in temperature to an average of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) during December nights.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.8 days and accumulates 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Chicago, in December, during 7.5 snowfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 40.9 snowfall days, and 13.9" (353mm) of snow is accumulated.Ocean temperature
In December, the average ocean temperature is 42.4°F (5.8°C).Note: With an efficient thermal swimsuit, one can navigate 42.4°F (5.8°C) even if it's colder than 50°F (10°C); otherwise, rapid cold shock and breathlessness might set in. Barely wading at 55.4°F (13°C) feels chilly.
Daylight
With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:29 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Average temperature in December
Chicago, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 35.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Chicago, 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
Chicago, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 11.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Chicago, IL
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Chicago, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 1.65"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.88").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.65").
Average rainfall days in December
Chicago, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Chicago, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 2.52"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Chicago, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Chicago, IL
- Average sea temperature in December: 42.4°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (73.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (36.9°F).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Chicago, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Chicago, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Chicago, IL
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are 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
Chicago, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 58
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Chicago, 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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