December weather forecastBurnham, IL
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Burnham, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average high of 35.8°F (2.1°C) and an average low of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).Temperature
Burnham, Illinois, observes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's chilly 46.8°F (8.2°C) to a cold 35.8°F (2.1°C). Maintaining close parity with daytime warmth, the average nocturnal temperature during December stays at a subzero cold 26.8°F (-2.9°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
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.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Burnham, 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
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.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
December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Burnham, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
