December weather forecast
Westchester, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Westchester, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.7°F (1.5°C) and 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Temperature

In Westchester, the average high-temperature in December drops from a chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C) in November to an icy 34.7°F (1.5°C). In December, the average low-temperature is a subzero cold 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 7.9 days and typically collects 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Westchester. In Westchester, in December, during 9.9 snowfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Westchester, during the entire year, snow falls for 45.8 days and aggregates up to 14.25" (362mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Westchester, 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Westchester, records 34.7°F (1.5°C), while the low-temperature is 25.2°F (-3.8°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Westchester is 81%.

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.9 days and accumulates 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Westchester, in December, during 7.9 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Westchester, in December, during 9.9 snowfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December in Westchester?

The average day length in December is 9h and 12min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

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 7:18 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Westchester, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Westchester, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes 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 UV index
Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Westchester, IL

Average temperature in December - Westchester, 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
Westchester, IL

Average pressure in December - Westchester, 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
Westchester, IL

Average wind speed in December - Westchester, 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
Westchester, IL

Average humidity in December - Westchester, 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
Westchester, IL

Average rainfall in December - Westchester, 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
Westchester, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Westchester, 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
Westchester, IL

Average snowfall in December - Westchester, 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
Westchester, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Westchester, 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
Westchester, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Westchester, 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
Westchester, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Westchester, 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
Westchester, IL

Average UV index in December - Westchester, 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
Westchester, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Westchester, 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
Westchester, IL

Average visibility in December - Westchester, 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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