December weather forecast
Buffalo Grove, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Buffalo Grove, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 24.8°F (-4°C) and 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December signals a shift in temperature, down from a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to an icy 34.5°F (1.4°C). In December, the average low-temperature is a subzero cold 24.8°F (-4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, is 80%.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Buffalo Grove are January through May, October through December. In Buffalo Grove, in December, snow falls for 9.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.48" (63mm) of snow. In Buffalo Grove, during the entire year, snow falls for 45.4 days and aggregates up to 16.85" (428mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Buffalo Grove.
On the first day of December, 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.

Sunshine

In Buffalo Grove, the average sunshine in December is 4h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Buffalo Grove?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, during December are 34.5°F (1.4°C) and 24.8°F (-4°C) respectively. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Buffalo Grove?

In December, the average relative humidity in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, is 80%.

What is the driest month in Buffalo Grove?

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

How much does it rain in Buffalo Grove in December?

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

How much does it snow in Buffalo Grove in December?

In Buffalo Grove, in December, snow falls for 9.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.48" (63mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Buffalo Grove?

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

How many hours of daylight does Buffalo Grove have in December?

The average day length in December in Buffalo Grove is 9h and 10min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Buffalo Grove?

On the first day of December in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, 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 many hours of sunshine does Buffalo Grove have in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Buffalo Grove?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

How high is the UV index in December in Buffalo Grove?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Buffalo Grove is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Buffalo Grove, IL

Average temperature in December - Buffalo Grove, 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).

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Average pressure in December
Buffalo Grove, IL

Average pressure in December - Buffalo Grove, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Buffalo Grove, IL

Average wind speed in December - Buffalo Grove, 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).

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Average humidity in December
Buffalo Grove, IL

Average humidity in December - Buffalo Grove, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Buffalo Grove, IL

Average rainfall in December - Buffalo Grove, 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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Buffalo Grove, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Buffalo Grove, 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).

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Average snowfall in December
Buffalo Grove, IL

Average snowfall in December - Buffalo Grove, 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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Buffalo Grove, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Buffalo Grove, 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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Buffalo Grove, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Buffalo Grove, 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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Buffalo Grove, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Buffalo Grove, 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).

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Average UV index in December
Buffalo Grove, IL

Average UV index in December - Buffalo Grove, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Buffalo Grove, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Buffalo Grove, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Buffalo Grove, IL

Average visibility in December - Buffalo Grove, 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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