December weather forecast
Wood Dale, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Wood Dale, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of December introduces a moderate change in Wood Dale's weather, with average high-temperatures falling from November's chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) to a wintry 34.7°F (1.5°C). Throughout the month of December, Wood Dale expects an average low of 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 7.1 days and typically collects 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Wood Dale, Illinois, in December, snow falls for 10.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.69" (43mm) of snow. In Wood Dale, during the entire year, snow falls for 44.8 days and aggregates up to 12.83" (326mm) 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 7:19 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4h.

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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Wood Dale, is 34.7°F (1.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 25.5°F (-3.6°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Wood Dale?

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

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.1 days and accumulates 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7.1 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Wood Dale, in December, snow falls for 10.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.69" (43mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Wood Dale.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

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.

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Wood Dale, IL

Average pressure in December - Wood Dale, 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
Wood Dale, IL

Average wind speed in December - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Wood Dale, IL

Average humidity in December - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

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
Wood Dale, IL

Average rainfall in December - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Wood Dale, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Wood Dale, IL

Average snowfall in December - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.69"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Wood Dale, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Wood Dale, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wood Dale, 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 July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Wood Dale, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Wood Dale, IL

Average UV index in December - Wood Dale, 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
Wood Dale, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Wood Dale, IL

Average visibility in December - Wood Dale, 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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