December weather forecast
Elmwood, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Elmwood, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

As December begins, there is a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 48°F (8.9°C) in November to an icy 36.5°F (2.5°C). Elmwood's nights in December cool down to an average low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

February and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Elmwood, Illinois, during December, snow falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow. In Elmwood, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.9 days and aggregates up to 11.3" (287mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Elmwood.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are February and December Rain falls for 8 days and accumulates 1.42" (36mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in December?

In Elmwood, in December, during 8 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Elmwood, in December, snow falls for 6 days, with typically accumulated 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Elmwood have in December?

In Elmwood, the average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Elmwood have in December?

In Elmwood, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

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?

In Elmwood, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Elmwood, IL

Average temperature in December - Elmwood, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Elmwood, IL

Average pressure in December - Elmwood, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Elmwood, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Elmwood, IL

Average humidity in December - Elmwood, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Elmwood, IL

Average rainfall in December - Elmwood, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.29").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.42").

Average rainfall days in December
Elmwood, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Elmwood, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Elmwood, IL

Average snowfall in December - Elmwood, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.78").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Elmwood, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Elmwood, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.6 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
Elmwood, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elmwood, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Elmwood, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Elmwood, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Elmwood, IL

Average UV index in December - Elmwood, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Elmwood, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Elmwood, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Elmwood, IL

Average visibility in December - Elmwood, IL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).

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