December weather forecast
Deerfield, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Deerfield, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and an average high of 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Temperature

Deerfield in December demonstrates a small temperature transition, adjusting from an average high of a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to an icy 34.5°F (1.4°C). Deerfield upholds a consistent average temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) throughout the nights of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 8.6 days and typically collects 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Deerfield, Illinois. In Deerfield, in December, snow falls for 9.1 days, with typically accumulated 2.05" (52mm) of snow. In Deerfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 42.9 days and aggregates up to 13.82" (351mm) of snow.

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 7:01 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:29 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Deerfield, the average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Deerfield, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Deerfield?

December temperatures in Deerfield, Illinois, vary between a high-temperature of 34.5°F (1.4°C) and a low-temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Deerfield?

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

What is the driest month in Deerfield?

December is the month with the least rainfall in Deerfield. Rain falls for 8.6 days and accumulates 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Deerfield in December?

In Deerfield, Illinois, in December, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Deerfield?

In Deerfield, Illinois, during December, snow falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Deerfield?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

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

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Deerfield?

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 7:19 am and sunset at 4:29 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Deerfield?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Deerfield?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Deerfield?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Deerfield is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Deerfield, IL

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.2°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Deerfield, IL

Average pressure in December - Deerfield, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Deerfield, IL

Average wind speed in December - Deerfield, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Deerfield, IL

Average humidity in December - Deerfield, 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 (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Deerfield, IL

Average rainfall in December - Deerfield, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.3").

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Average rainfall days in December
Deerfield, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Deerfield, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Deerfield, IL

Average snowfall in December - Deerfield, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Deerfield, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Deerfield, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.9 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
Deerfield, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Deerfield, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Deerfield, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Deerfield, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Deerfield, IL

Average UV index in December - Deerfield, 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
Deerfield, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Deerfield, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
Deerfield, IL

Average visibility in December - Deerfield, 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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