December weather forecast
Woodstock, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Woodstock, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.4°F (0.2°C) and min 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of December is marked by a decrease in temperature, transitioning from a chilly 44.4°F (6.9°C) in November to an icy 32.4°F (0.2°C). During the nights in December, an average low-temperature of 22.1°F (-5.5°C) is observed in Woodstock.

Humidity

In Woodstock, Illinois, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.5 days and accumulates 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Woodstock. In Woodstock, in December, during 11.6 snowfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Woodstock, during the entire year, snow falls for 51.1 days and aggregates up to 13.46" (342mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Woodstock.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:31 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Woodstock, the average sunshine in December is 3.8h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 in December translates into these instructions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Woodstock?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Woodstock, is 32.4°F (0.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Woodstock?

The average relative humidity in December in Woodstock is 83%.

What is the driest month in Woodstock?

The month with the least rainfall in Woodstock is December, when the rain falls for 7.5 days and typically collects 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Woodstock?

In Woodstock, Illinois, in December, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Woodstock?

In Woodstock, Illinois, in December, during 11.6 snowfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Woodstock?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Woodstock, Illinois.

How many hours of daylight does Woodstock have in December?

The average day length in December in Woodstock, Illinois, is 9h and 9min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Woodstock?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, in Woodstock, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:31 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Woodstock have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Woodstock, Illinois, is 3.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Woodstock?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Woodstock?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Woodstock, Illinois, is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Woodstock, IL

Average temperature in December - Woodstock, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Woodstock, IL

Average pressure in December - Woodstock, 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
Woodstock, IL

Average wind speed in December - Woodstock, 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 (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Woodstock, IL

Average humidity in December - Woodstock, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Woodstock, IL

Average rainfall in December - Woodstock, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.02").

Average rainfall days in December
Woodstock, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Woodstock, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Woodstock, IL

Average snowfall in December - Woodstock, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.7").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Woodstock, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Woodstock, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Woodstock, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Woodstock, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Woodstock, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10 days).

Average UV index in December
Woodstock, IL

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Woodstock, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Woodstock, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Woodstock, IL

Average visibility in December - Woodstock, 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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