December weather forecast
Cleveland, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cleveland, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Cleveland experiences a modest temperature adjustment, with the average high-temperature receding from a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C) in November to an icy 34.5°F (1.4°C). Throughout December, the nighttime temperature averages to a subzero cold 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.1 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, September through December. In Cleveland, in December, during 5 snowfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Cleveland, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.5 days and aggregates up to 4.09" (104mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.2h.

UV index

In Cleveland, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Cleveland, records 34.5°F (1.4°C), while the low-temperature is 23.9°F (-4.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Cleveland is 81%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 4.1 days and typically collects 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Cleveland, in December, during 4.1 rainfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Cleveland, in December, snow falls for 5 days, with typically accumulated 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Cleveland, the average day length in December is 9h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.2h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Cleveland, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Cleveland, IL

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Cleveland, IL

Average pressure in December - Cleveland, 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
Cleveland, IL

Average wind speed in December - Cleveland, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Cleveland, IL

Average humidity in December - Cleveland, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Cleveland, IL

Average rainfall in December - Cleveland, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Cleveland, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Cleveland, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cleveland, IL

Average snowfall in December - Cleveland, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cleveland, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Cleveland, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cleveland, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cleveland, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cleveland, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Cleveland, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Cleveland, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Cleveland, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Cleveland, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Cleveland, IL

Average visibility in December - Cleveland, 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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