December weather forecast
Baldwin, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Baldwin, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43.5°F (6.4°C) and 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

Baldwin observes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's cool 53.8°F (12.1°C) to a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C). December nights in Baldwin are marked by an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Baldwin is 76%.

Rainfall

In Baldwin, during December, the rain falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation. In Baldwin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.9 days and collects up to 26.81" (681mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Baldwin. In December, it is snowing for 2.8 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 16.7 snowfall days, and 6.38" (162mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Baldwin, Illinois, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Baldwin, the average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Baldwin are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Baldwin during December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Baldwin, is 43.5°F (6.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 31.1°F (-0.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Baldwin?

In Baldwin, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in Baldwin in December?

In Baldwin, Illinois, in December, it is raining for 7.6 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Baldwin in December?

In Baldwin, during December, snow falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Baldwin?

December has the shortest days of the year in Baldwin, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Baldwin have in December?

The average day length in December in Baldwin is 9h and 34min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Baldwin?

On the first day of December in Baldwin, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Baldwin?

In Baldwin, Illinois, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Baldwin?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Baldwin.

How high is the UV index in December in Baldwin?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Baldwin, IL

Average temperature in December - Baldwin, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Baldwin, IL

Average pressure in December - Baldwin, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Baldwin, IL

Average wind speed in December - Baldwin, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Baldwin, IL

Average humidity in December - Baldwin, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Baldwin, IL

Average rainfall in December - Baldwin, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.42").

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Average rainfall days in December
Baldwin, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Baldwin, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Baldwin, IL

Average snowfall in December - Baldwin, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Baldwin, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Baldwin, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Baldwin, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Baldwin, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Baldwin, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Baldwin, IL

Average UV index in December - Baldwin, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Baldwin, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Baldwin, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
Baldwin, IL

Average visibility in December - Baldwin, 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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