December weather forecast
Pittwood, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Pittwood, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.4°F (-3.1°C) and 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

December involves a decrease in temperature, down from a chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C) in November to a wintry 36.5°F (2.5°C). Pittwood experiences a consistent average temperature of 26.4°F (-3.1°C) throughout the nights in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Pittwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 136.7 days and collects up to 19.72" (501mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Pittwood, in December, during 6.5 snowfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Pittwood, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.9 days and aggregates up to 9.17" (233mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Pittwood is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:33 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Pittwood, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 in December translates into these instructions:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Pittwood, 36.5°F (2.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 26.4°F (-3.1°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Pittwood, Illinois, in December, during 6.5 snowfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year in Pittwood, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 18min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:33 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Pittwood have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Pittwood is 4.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Pittwood, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Pittwood, IL

Average temperature in December - Pittwood, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Pittwood, IL

Average pressure in December - Pittwood, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Pittwood, IL

Average wind speed in December - Pittwood, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Pittwood, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Pittwood, IL

Average rainfall in December - Pittwood, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.98").

Average rainfall days in December
Pittwood, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Pittwood, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pittwood, IL

Average snowfall in December - Pittwood, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pittwood, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Pittwood, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pittwood, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pittwood, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Pittwood, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Pittwood, IL

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Pittwood, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Pittwood, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Pittwood, IL

Average visibility in December - Pittwood, IL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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