December weather forecast
Elk Grove Village, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34.7°F (1.5°C) and an average low of 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Temperature

The transition into December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to a cold 34.7°F (1.5°C). Nighttime temperature in Elk Grove Village experiences an average drop to a subzero cold 25.5°F (-3.6°C) in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.1 days and accumulates 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Elk Grove Village are January through May, October through December. In Elk Grove Village, Illinois, in December, snow falls for 10.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.69" (43mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 44.8 snowfall days, and 12.83" (326mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Elk Grove Village.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Elk Grove Village are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Elk Grove Village, 34.7°F (1.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 25.5°F (-3.6°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Elk Grove Village is 80%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 7.1 days and typically collects 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Elk Grove Village, in December, it is raining for 7.1 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Elk Grove Village, in December, during 10.1 snowfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Elk Grove Village?

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?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Elk Grove Village have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Elk Grove Village is 4h.

What are the months with 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Elk Grove Village, IL

Average temperature in December - Elk Grove Village, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Elk Grove Village, IL

Average pressure in December - Elk Grove Village, 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
Elk Grove Village, IL

Average wind speed in December - Elk Grove Village, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

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

Average humidity in December
Elk Grove Village, IL

Average humidity in December - Elk Grove Village, 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 (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Elk Grove Village, IL

Average rainfall in December - Elk Grove Village, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Elk Grove Village, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Elk Grove Village, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Elk Grove Village, IL

Average snowfall in December - Elk Grove Village, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Elk Grove Village, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Elk Grove Village, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elk Grove Village, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elk Grove Village, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Elk Grove Village, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Elk Grove Village, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Elk Grove Village, IL

Average UV index in December - Elk Grove Village, 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
Elk Grove Village, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Elk Grove Village, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

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 30).

Average visibility in December
Elk Grove Village, IL

Average visibility in December - Elk Grove Village, 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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