December weather forecast
Elwin, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Elwin, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and an average high of 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Temperature

Arrival of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C) in November to a wintry 38.5°F (3.6°C). Elwin usually reports an average low-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) during the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Elwin, Illinois, is 79%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Elwin are February and December Rain falls for 7.1 days and accumulates 0.87" (22mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Elwin. In Elwin, in December, snow falls for 5.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.83" (21mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Elwin, there are 23.1 snowfall days, and 5.67" (144mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Elwin, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of December, in Elwin, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Elwin is 4.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Elwin are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Elwin?

In Elwin, 38.5°F (3.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 27.9°F (-2.3°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Elwin?

In Elwin, Illinois, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the driest month in Elwin?

The months with the least rainfall are February and December Rain falls for 7.1 days and accumulates 0.87" (22mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December in Elwin?

In Elwin, in December, during 7.1 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Elwin in December?

In Elwin, in December, snow falls for 5.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.83" (21mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Elwin?

The month with the shortest days in Elwin is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Elwin have in December?

In December, the average day length in Elwin, Illinois, is 9h and 25min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Elwin?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Elwin have in December?

In Elwin, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

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

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in Elwin?

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

Average temperature in December - Elwin, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Elwin, IL

Average pressure in December - Elwin, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Elwin, IL

Average wind speed in December - Elwin, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Elwin, IL

Average humidity in December - Elwin, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Elwin, IL

Average rainfall in December - Elwin, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.01").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.87").

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Average rainfall days in December
Elwin, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Elwin, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Elwin, IL

Average snowfall in December - Elwin, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Elwin, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Elwin, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Elwin, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Elwin, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Elwin, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Elwin, IL

Average UV index in December - Elwin, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Elwin, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Elwin, IL

Average visibility in December - Elwin, 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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