December weather forecast
Wheeling, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Wheeling, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 34.5°F (1.4°C) and 24.8°F (-4°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 cold 34.5°F (1.4°C). Wheeling, during the month of December, experiences an average low-temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C).

Humidity

In Wheeling, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 8.4 days and typically collects 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Wheeling, during December, snow falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of snow. In Wheeling, during the entire year, snow falls for 45.4 days and aggregates up to 16.85" (428mm) 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 7:01 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 34.5°F (1.4°C) and 24.8°F (-4°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Wheeling, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.4 days and accumulates 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Wheeling, during December, snow falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Wheeling is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Wheeling have in December?

In Wheeling, the average day length in December is 9h and 10min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Wheeling, the average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

When is 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 December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Wheeling, IL

Average temperature in December - Wheeling, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Wheeling, IL

Average pressure in December - Wheeling, 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
Wheeling, IL

Average wind speed in December - Wheeling, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Wheeling, IL

Average humidity in December - Wheeling, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

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

Average rainfall in December
Wheeling, IL

Average rainfall in December - Wheeling, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.34").

Average rainfall days in December
Wheeling, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Wheeling, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Wheeling, IL

Average snowfall in December - Wheeling, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Wheeling, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Wheeling, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wheeling, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Wheeling, IL

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Wheeling, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Wheeling, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Wheeling, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Wheeling, IL

Average visibility in December - Wheeling, 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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