December weather forecast
Streamwood, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Streamwood, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and an average high of 34°F (1.1°C).

Temperature

The onset of December comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to a wintry 34°F (1.1°C). An average low-temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) marks the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 7.2 days and typically collects 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Streamwood, during December, snow falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 46.4 snowfall days, and 13.03" (331mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:01 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:31 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Jun 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Streamwood, is 34°F (1.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 23.9°F (-4.5°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.2 days and accumulates 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7.2 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Streamwood, during December, snow falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Streamwood have in December?

In Streamwood, the average day length in December is 9h and 11min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:31 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Streamwood have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Streamwood, IL

Average temperature in December - Streamwood, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 34°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 (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
Streamwood, IL

Average pressure in December - Streamwood, 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
Streamwood, IL

Average wind speed in December - Streamwood, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Streamwood, IL

Average humidity in December - Streamwood, 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
Streamwood, IL

Average rainfall in December - Streamwood, 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 December (1.02").

Average rainfall days in December
Streamwood, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Streamwood, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Streamwood, IL

Average snowfall in December - Streamwood, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Streamwood, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Streamwood, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Streamwood, 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: 3h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Streamwood, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Streamwood, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Streamwood, IL

Average UV index in December - Streamwood, 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
Streamwood, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Streamwood, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Streamwood, IL

Average visibility in December - Streamwood, 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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