December weather forecast
Birmingham, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Birmingham, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and 37°F (2.8°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C) in November to a wintry 37°F (2.8°C). The low-temperature averages to a subzero cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Birmingham is 79%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall in Birmingham. Rain falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Birmingham are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is accumulated. In Birmingham, during the entire year, snow falls for 20.5 days and aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

UV index

In Birmingham, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Birmingham in December?

In Birmingham, 37°F (2.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 25.9°F (-3.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Birmingham?

In Birmingham, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the driest month in Birmingham?

The month with the least rainfall in Birmingham, Illinois, is December, when the rain falls for 4.3 days and typically collects 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Birmingham?

In Birmingham, in December, during 4.3 rainfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Birmingham in December?

In Birmingham, Illinois, in December, snow falls for 3.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Birmingham?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

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

The average day length in December in Birmingham, Illinois, is 9h and 22min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Birmingham?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, in Birmingham, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Birmingham have in December?

In Birmingham, Illinois, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

How high is the UV index in December in Birmingham?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Birmingham, Illinois, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Birmingham, IL

Average temperature in December - Birmingham, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).

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Average pressure in December
Birmingham, IL

Average pressure in December - Birmingham, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Birmingham, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Birmingham, IL

Average humidity in December - Birmingham, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Birmingham, IL

Average rainfall in December - Birmingham, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.1").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in December
Birmingham, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Birmingham, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Birmingham, IL

Average snowfall in December - Birmingham, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Birmingham, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Birmingham, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Birmingham, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Birmingham, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Birmingham, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Birmingham, IL

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

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Birmingham, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Birmingham, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Birmingham, IL

Average visibility in December - Birmingham, 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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