December weather forecast
Glencoe, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Glencoe, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and max 34.9°F (1.6°C).

Temperature

December's arrival comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to a cold 34.9°F (1.6°C). Glencoe upholds a consistent average temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) throughout the nights of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 9.1 days and typically collects 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Glencoe. In Glencoe, during December, snow falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of snow. In Glencoe, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.6 days and aggregates up to 17.8" (452mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:00 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

In Glencoe, the average sunshine in December is 4h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Glencoe in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Glencoe, is 34.9°F (1.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Glencoe?

The average relative humidity in December in Glencoe, Illinois, is 80%.

What is the driest month in Glencoe?

December is the month with the least rainfall in Glencoe. Rain falls for 9.1 days and accumulates 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Glencoe in December?

In Glencoe, Illinois, in December, during 9.1 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Glencoe?

In Glencoe, Illinois, in December, during 10 snowfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Glencoe?

December has the shortest days of the year in Glencoe, Illinois, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Glencoe?

The average day length in December in Glencoe is 9h and 10min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Glencoe?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 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 long on average sun shines in December in Glencoe?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Glencoe?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Glencoe?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Glencoe is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Glencoe, IL

Average temperature in December - Glencoe, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Glencoe, IL

Average pressure in December - Glencoe, 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
Glencoe, IL

Average wind speed in December - Glencoe, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Glencoe, IL

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

Average rainfall in December
Glencoe, IL

Average rainfall in December - Glencoe, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.65"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Glencoe, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Glencoe, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Glencoe, IL

Average snowfall in December - Glencoe, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.99"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Glencoe, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Glencoe, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Glencoe, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Glencoe, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Glencoe, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Glencoe, IL

Average UV index in December - Glencoe, 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
Glencoe, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Glencoe, 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 28).

Average visibility in December
Glencoe, IL

Average visibility in December - Glencoe, 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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