Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December's arrival comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C) in November to an icy 34.7°F (1.5°C). During December, Northlake experiences an average low-temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) at night.Humidity
In Northlake, Illinois, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.Rainfall
December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.9 days and accumulates 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Northlake, in December, snow falls for 9.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.24" (57mm) of snow. In Northlake, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 45.8 days and aggregates up to 14.25" (362mm) 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 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.1h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in December
Northlake, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).
Average pressure in December
Northlake, 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
Northlake, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Northlake, IL
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Northlake, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 1.14"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.14").
Average rainfall days in December
Northlake, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.9 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Northlake, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 2.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Northlake, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Northlake, 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 1min
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
Northlake, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Northlake, IL
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, 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
Northlake, 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 30).
Average visibility in December
Northlake, 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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