December weather forecast
Burnham, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Burnham, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and max 35.8°F (2.1°C).

Temperature

December's onset corresponds with a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 46.8°F (8.2°C) in November to a cold 35.8°F (2.1°C). Burnham, in December, registers a nighttime average temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Burnham are February and December Rain falls for 4.2 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Burnham are January through April, October through December. In Burnham, Illinois, in December, during 7.5 snowfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Burnham, there are 34.1 snowfall days, and 4.13" (105mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Burnham, the average sunshine in December is 4h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Burnham, Illinois. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December translates into the following guidance:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Burnham in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 35.8°F (2.1°C) and 26.8°F (-2.9°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Burnham?

The average relative humidity in December in Burnham, Illinois, is 80%.

What is the driest month in Burnham?

February and December are months with the least rain in Burnham when the rain falls for 4.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December in Burnham?

In Burnham, during December, the rain falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Burnham in December?

In Burnham, during December, snow falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Burnham?

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

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

In Burnham, Illinois, the average day length in December is 9h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Burnham?

On the first day of December in Burnham, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Burnham?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Burnham?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Burnham?

In Burnham, 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 the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Burnham, IL

Average temperature in December - Burnham, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Burnham, IL

Average pressure in December - Burnham, 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
Burnham, IL

Average wind speed in December - Burnham, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Burnham, IL

Average humidity in December - Burnham, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Burnham, IL

Average rainfall in December - Burnham, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (1.38").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in December
Burnham, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Burnham, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Burnham, IL

Average snowfall in December - Burnham, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Burnham, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Burnham, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 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
Burnham, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Burnham, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Burnham, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Burnham, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Burnham, IL

Average UV index in December - Burnham, 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
Burnham, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Burnham, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Burnham, IL

Average visibility in December - Burnham, 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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