December weather forecastElwood, IL
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Elwood, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and 35.6°F (2°C).Temperature
With December's onset, the average high-temperature recedes from November's frosty 47.1°F (8.4°C) to a wintry 35.6°F (2°C). In Elwood, December nights witness a steady temperature drop to a subzero cold 25.2°F (-3.8°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.Rainfall
In Elwood, in December, during 8.5 rainfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 154.5 rainfall days, and 32.68" (830mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Elwood are January through April, November and December. In Elwood, in December, during 7.6 snowfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 36.3 snowfall days, and 14.53" (369mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Elwood, Illinois, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:33 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Elwood, the average sunshine in December is 4.2h.UV index
With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December leads to these instructions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Elwood, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 35.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Elwood, IL
- Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Elwood, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Elwood, IL
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, July and August (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Elwood, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 1.69"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.61").
Average rainfall days in December
Elwood, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Elwood, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 2.36"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Elwood, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 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
Elwood, 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 12min
The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Elwood, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Elwood, IL
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Elwood, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
Elwood, IL
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July and August (5mi).
