December weather forecast
Shorewood, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Shorewood, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.1°F (1.7°C) and 25°F (-3.9°C).

Temperature

A shift in the average high-temperature occurs in December, reducing from a frosty 47.1°F (8.4°C) in November to an icy 35.1°F (1.7°C). Shorewood usually reports an average low-temperature of 25°F (-3.9°C) during the month of December.

Humidity

In Shorewood, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout December, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 153.6 rainfall days, and 32.72" (831mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Shorewood, in December, during 8 snowfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Shorewood, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.2 days and aggregates up to 14.61" (371mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:33 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jun 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Shorewood, is 35.1°F (1.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 25°F (-3.9°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), 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 Shorewood, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Shorewood, in December, during 8.1 rainfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Shorewood, in December, snow falls for 8 days, with typically accumulated 2.4" (61mm) of snow.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Shorewood have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:33 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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 Shorewood?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Shorewood, IL

Average temperature in December - Shorewood, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Shorewood, IL

Average pressure in December - Shorewood, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Shorewood, IL

Average wind speed in December - Shorewood, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Shorewood, IL

Average humidity in December - Shorewood, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Shorewood, IL

Average rainfall in December - Shorewood, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.61").

Average rainfall days in December
Shorewood, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Shorewood, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Shorewood, IL

Average snowfall in December - Shorewood, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.4"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Shorewood, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Shorewood, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.9 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
Shorewood, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shorewood, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Shorewood, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Shorewood, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Shorewood, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Shorewood, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Shorewood, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Shorewood, IL

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

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

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