December weather forecast
Sugar Grove, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Sugar Grove, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 23.7°F (-4.6°C) and 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Temperature

December weather is marked by a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to a wintry 34.2°F (1.2°C). Nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of 23.7°F (-4.6°C) in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.8 days and accumulates 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Sugar Grove, in December, snow falls for 9.1 days, with typically accumulated 2.64" (67mm) of snow. In Sugar Grove, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 44.6 days and aggregates up to 15.2" (386mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of December, in Sugar Grove, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:33 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December translates into these guidelines:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Sugar Grove, records 34.2°F (1.2°C), while the low-temperature is 23.7°F (-4.6°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.8 days and accumulates 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Sugar Grove, in December, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Sugar Grove, during December, snow falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) 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 Sugar Grove have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:33 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Sugar Grove, IL

Average temperature in December - Sugar Grove, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.2°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 (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Sugar Grove, IL

Average pressure in December - Sugar Grove, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"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
Sugar Grove, IL

Average wind speed in December - Sugar Grove, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Sugar Grove, IL

Average humidity in December - Sugar Grove, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, July and August (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Sugar Grove, IL

Average rainfall in December - Sugar Grove, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.57").

Average rainfall days in December
Sugar Grove, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Sugar Grove, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sugar Grove, IL

Average snowfall in December - Sugar Grove, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.64"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sugar Grove, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Sugar Grove, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sugar Grove, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sugar Grove, 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 month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sugar Grove, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Sugar Grove, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Sugar Grove, IL

Average UV index in December - Sugar Grove, 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
Sugar Grove, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Sugar Grove, 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 August and September (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Sugar Grove, IL

Average visibility in December - Sugar Grove, IL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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