December weather forecast
Elmwood Park, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Elmwood Park, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 35.1°F (1.7°C) and an average low of 26.6°F (-3°C).

Temperature

The transition into December is accompanied by a temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C) in November to a wintry 35.1°F (1.7°C). In Elmwood Park, December nights experience a modest descent in temperature from daily peaks, cooling down to an average of 26.6°F (-3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.2 days and accumulates 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Elmwood Park, it is snowing for 8.3 days. Throughout December, 2.52" (64mm) of snow is accumulated. In Elmwood Park, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.3 days and aggregates up to 16.81" (427mm) of snow.

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 7:00 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Elmwood Park, the average sunshine in December 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Elmwood Park?

In Elmwood Park, in December, the average high-temperature is 35.1°F (1.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 26.6°F (-3°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Elmwood Park?

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

What is the driest month in Elmwood Park?

The month with the least rainfall in Elmwood Park, Illinois, is December, when the rain falls for 8.2 days and typically collects 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Elmwood Park?

In Elmwood Park, Illinois, during December, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Elmwood Park?

In December, in Elmwood Park, Illinois, it is snowing for 8.3 days. Throughout December, 2.52" (64mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Elmwood Park?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Elmwood Park have in December?

In Elmwood Park, Illinois, the average day length in December is 9h and 11min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Elmwood Park?

On the first day of December in Elmwood Park, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Elmwood Park?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Elmwood Park?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Elmwood Park?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Elmwood Park is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Elmwood Park, IL

Average temperature in December - Elmwood Park, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Elmwood Park, IL

Average pressure in December - Elmwood Park, 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
Elmwood Park, IL

Average wind speed in December - Elmwood Park, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Elmwood Park, IL

Average humidity in December - Elmwood Park, 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 (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Elmwood Park, IL

Average rainfall in December - Elmwood Park, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.57").

Average rainfall days in December
Elmwood Park, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Elmwood Park, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Elmwood Park, IL

Average snowfall in December - Elmwood Park, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.52"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Elmwood Park, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Elmwood Park, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elmwood Park, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elmwood Park, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Elmwood Park, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Elmwood Park, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Elmwood Park, IL

Average UV index in December - Elmwood Park, 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
Elmwood Park, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Elmwood Park, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

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

Average visibility in December
Elmwood Park, IL

Average visibility in December - Elmwood Park, 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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