December weather forecast
Deerfield, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Deerfield, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and an average high of 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Temperature

In the transition to December, Deerfield observes a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to an icy 34.5°F (1.4°C). Nighttime temperature reflects an average dip to a freezing cold 26.2°F (-3.2°C) in December, subtly cooler than its daytime highs.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Deerfield is 80%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.6 days and accumulates 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Deerfield, in December, during 9.1 snowfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Deerfield, there are 42.9 snowfall days, and 13.82" (351mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:29 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Deerfield, records 34.5°F (1.4°C), while the low-temperature is 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Deerfield?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.6 days and accumulates 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Deerfield, during December, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Deerfield, in December, snow falls for 9.1 days, with typically accumulated 2.05" (52mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 10min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:29 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Deerfield have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Deerfield, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Deerfield, IL

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.2°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Deerfield, IL

Average pressure in December - Deerfield, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Deerfield, IL

Average wind speed in December - Deerfield, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Deerfield, IL

Average humidity in December - Deerfield, 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 (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Deerfield, IL

Average rainfall in December - Deerfield, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.3").

Average rainfall days in December
Deerfield, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Deerfield, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Deerfield, IL

Average snowfall in December - Deerfield, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Deerfield, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Deerfield, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.9 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
Deerfield, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Deerfield, 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 month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Deerfield, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Deerfield, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Deerfield, IL

Average UV index in December - Deerfield, 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
Deerfield, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Deerfield, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Deerfield, IL

Average visibility in December - Deerfield, 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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