December weather forecast
North Barrington, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in North Barrington, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December corresponds with a decrease in the average high-temperature, down to a wintry 33.4°F (0.8°C) from a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C). The month of December records an average low-temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In North Barrington, in December, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 1.65" (42mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 163.1 rainfall days, and 32.24" (819mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In North Barrington, in December, during 11.7 snowfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In North Barrington, during the entire year, snow falls for 55.5 days and aggregates up to 22.95" (583mm) 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 7:02 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

In North Barrington, the average sunshine in December is 4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in North Barrington, Illinois, are January and 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 average person.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December leads to these advisories:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 33.4°F (0.8°C) and 23.9°F (-4.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In North Barrington, in December, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 1.65" (42mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In North Barrington, in December, during 11.7 snowfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In North Barrington, the average day length in December is 9h and 10min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
North Barrington, IL

Average temperature in December - North Barrington, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.3°F).

Average pressure in December
North Barrington, IL

Average pressure in December - North Barrington, 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
North Barrington, IL

Average wind speed in December - North Barrington, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
North Barrington, IL

Average humidity in December - North Barrington, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

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

Average rainfall in December
North Barrington, IL

Average rainfall in December - North Barrington, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.61").

Average rainfall days in December
North Barrington, IL

Average rainfall days in December - North Barrington, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
North Barrington, IL

Average snowfall in December - North Barrington, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.22").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
North Barrington, IL

Average snowfall days in December - North Barrington, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
North Barrington, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - North Barrington, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
North Barrington, IL

Average sunshine days in December - North Barrington, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.4 days).

Average UV index in December
North Barrington, IL

Average UV index in December - North Barrington, 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
North Barrington, IL

Average cloud cover in December - North Barrington, 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, August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
North Barrington, IL

Average visibility in December - North Barrington, IL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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