December weather forecast
Libertyville, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Libertyville, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and max 34°F (1.1°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C) in November to a wintry 34°F (1.1°C). December sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Libertyville is December, when the rain falls for 7.1 days and typically collects 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Libertyville. In Libertyville, during December, snow falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of snow. In Libertyville, during the entire year, snow falls for 46.3 days and aggregates up to 11.02" (280mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:29 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

During December, Libertyville experiences an average high-temperature of 34°F (1.1°C) and a low-temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Libertyville, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 7.1 days and typically collects 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Libertyville, in December, it is raining for 7.1 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 9.6 days. Throughout December, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Libertyville have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, in Libertyville, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:29 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

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

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 Libertyville?

In Libertyville, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Libertyville, IL

Average temperature in December - Libertyville, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 34°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 (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.3°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 (17.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Libertyville, IL

Average pressure in December - Libertyville, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Libertyville, IL

Average wind speed in December - Libertyville, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Libertyville, IL

Average humidity in December - Libertyville, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Libertyville, IL

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.87").

Average rainfall days in December
Libertyville, IL

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Libertyville, IL

Average snowfall in December - Libertyville, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Libertyville, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Libertyville, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Libertyville, 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: 4h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Libertyville, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Libertyville, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Libertyville, IL

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

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Libertyville, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Libertyville, 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 28).

Average visibility in December
Libertyville, IL

Average visibility in December - Libertyville, 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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