December weather forecast
Elmwood, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Elmwood, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average high of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and an average low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

The beginning of December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a chilly 48°F (8.9°C) in November to an icy 36.5°F (2.5°C). During the month of December, the temperature in Elmwood, Illinois, generally drops to a low average of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are February and December Rain falls for 8 days and accumulates 1.42" (36mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Elmwood are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 6 days. Throughout December, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is accumulated. In Elmwood, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.9 days and aggregates up to 11.3" (287mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Elmwood, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of December, in Elmwood, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in December leads to these guidelines:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Elmwood?

December temperatures in Elmwood, Illinois, vary between a high-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and a low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Elmwood?

The average relative humidity in December in Elmwood is 80%.

What is the driest month in Elmwood?

February and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December in Elmwood?

In December, in Elmwood, the rain falls for 8 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Elmwood in December?

In Elmwood, during December, snow falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Elmwood?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Elmwood, Illinois.

How many hours of daylight does Elmwood have in December?

In December, the average day length in Elmwood is 9h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Elmwood?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Elmwood have in December?

In Elmwood, Illinois, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Elmwood?

The months with the lowest UV index in Elmwood are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December in Elmwood?

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

Average temperature in December - Elmwood, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Elmwood, IL

Average pressure in December - Elmwood, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Elmwood, IL

Average wind speed in December - Elmwood, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Elmwood, IL

Average humidity in December - Elmwood, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Elmwood, IL

Average rainfall in December - Elmwood, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.29").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.42").

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Average rainfall days in December
Elmwood, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Elmwood, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Elmwood, IL

Average snowfall in December - Elmwood, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.78").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Elmwood, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Elmwood, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.6 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
Elmwood, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elmwood, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Elmwood, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Elmwood, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Elmwood, IL

Average UV index in December - Elmwood, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Elmwood, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Elmwood, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Elmwood, IL

Average visibility in December - Elmwood, IL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).

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