December weather forecast
Harvard, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Harvard, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and 32°F (0°C).

Temperature

Onset of December comes with a temperature decline, the average high falling from a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C) in November to a wintry 32°F (0°C). An average low-temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) is expected in Harvard during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 7.9 days and typically collects 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 11.6 days. Throughout December, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 54.4 snowfall days, and 16.93" (430mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:31 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Harvard, the average sunshine in December is 3.8h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Harvard, 32°F (0°C) is the average high-temperature and 21.6°F (-5.8°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Harvard, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.9 days and accumulates 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Harvard?

In Harvard, in December, it is raining for 7.9 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Harvard, during December, snow falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:31 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Harvard, IL

Average temperature in December - Harvard, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 32°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Harvard, IL

Average pressure in December - Harvard, 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
Harvard, IL

Average wind speed in December - Harvard, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Harvard, IL

Average humidity in December - Harvard, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Harvard, IL

Average rainfall in December - Harvard, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.3").

Average rainfall days in December
Harvard, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Harvard, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Harvard, IL

Average snowfall in December - Harvard, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Harvard, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Harvard, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Harvard, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Harvard, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Harvard, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Harvard, IL

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Harvard, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Harvard, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Harvard, IL

Average visibility in December - Harvard, IL
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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