December weather forecast
Elwin, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Elwin, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and max 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Temperature

The onset of December introduces a moderate change in Elwin's weather, with average high-temperatures falling from November's frosty 49.8°F (9.9°C) to a wintry 38.5°F (3.6°C). An average low-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) is observed during the December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are February and December Rain falls for 7.1 days and accumulates 0.87" (22mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Elwin, in December, during 5.3 snowfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 23.1 snowfall days, and 5.67" (144mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Elwin, is 38.5°F (3.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 27.9°F (-2.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the driest month?

February and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 7.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December in Elwin?

In December, the rain falls for 7.1 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Elwin, in December, snow falls for 5.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.83" (21mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 25min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Elwin have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Elwin?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index 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 cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Elwin, IL

Average temperature in December - Elwin, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Elwin, IL

Average pressure in December - Elwin, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Elwin, IL

Average wind speed in December - Elwin, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Elwin, IL

Average humidity in December - Elwin, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Elwin, IL

Average rainfall in December - Elwin, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.01").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.87").

Average rainfall days in December
Elwin, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Elwin, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Elwin, IL

Average snowfall in December - Elwin, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Elwin, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Elwin, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.3 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, August, September and October (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Elwin, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Elwin, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Elwin, IL

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Elwin, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Elwin, IL

Average visibility in December - Elwin, 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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