December weather forecast
Darien, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Darien, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34.5°F (1.4°C) and an average low of 25°F (-3.9°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C) to a wintry 34.5°F (1.4°C). An average low-temperature of 25°F (-3.9°C) is noted in Darien during the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 4.9 days and typically collects 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Darien, Illinois, are January through April, October through December. In Darien, in December, snow falls for 7.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.75" (19mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Darien, there are 34.9 snowfall days, and 7.2" (183mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Darien, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of December, in Darien, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:31 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.1h.

UV index

In Darien, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Darien?

The high-temperature, in December, in Darien, records 34.5°F (1.4°C), while the low-temperature is 25°F (-3.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Darien?

The average relative humidity in December in Darien is 81%.

What is the driest month in Darien?

December is the month with the least rainfall in Darien. Rain falls for 4.9 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Darien in December?

In Darien, Illinois, during December, the rain falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Darien in December?

In December, in Darien, it is snowing for 7.2 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Darien?

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 Darien?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Darien?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, in Darien, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:31 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Darien?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Darien, Illinois, is 4.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Darien?

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

Average temperature in December - Darien, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Darien, IL

Average pressure in December - Darien, 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
Darien, IL

Average wind speed in December - Darien, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Darien, IL

Average humidity in December - Darien, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

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
Darien, IL

Average rainfall in December - Darien, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in December
Darien, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Darien, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Darien, IL

Average snowfall in December - Darien, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Darien, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Darien, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 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
Darien, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Darien, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Darien, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Darien, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Darien, IL

Average UV index in December - Darien, 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
Darien, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Darien, 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 31).

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Average visibility in December
Darien, IL

Average visibility in December - Darien, 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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