December weather forecast
Hawthorn Woods, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hawthorn Woods, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

December weather is marked by a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C) in November to a cold 33.4°F (0.8°C). An average minimum temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) is recorded during the month of December.

Humidity

In Hawthorn Woods, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Hawthorn Woods, in December, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 1.65" (42mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Hawthorn Woods, there are 163.1 rainfall days, and 32.24" (819mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Hawthorn Woods are January through May, October through December. In Hawthorn Woods, Illinois, during December, snow falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of snow. In Hawthorn Woods, during the entire year, snow falls for 55.5 days and aggregates up to 22.95" (583mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Hawthorn Woods, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in December leads to these recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Hawthorn Woods?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C) and a low-temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Hawthorn Woods?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in Hawthorn Woods in December?

In Hawthorn Woods, Illinois, during December, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Hawthorn Woods?

In Hawthorn Woods, Illinois, during December, snow falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hawthorn Woods?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Hawthorn Woods?

In Hawthorn Woods, the average day length in December is 9h and 10min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Hawthorn Woods?

On the first day of December in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hawthorn Woods have in December?

In Hawthorn Woods, the average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Hawthorn Woods?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois.

How high is the UV index in December in Hawthorn Woods?

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

Average temperature in December - Hawthorn Woods, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Hawthorn Woods, IL

Average pressure in December - Hawthorn Woods, 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
Hawthorn Woods, IL

Average wind speed in December - Hawthorn Woods, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Hawthorn Woods, IL

Average humidity in December - Hawthorn Woods, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Hawthorn Woods, IL

Average rainfall in December - Hawthorn Woods, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.61").

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Average rainfall days in December
Hawthorn Woods, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Hawthorn Woods, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Hawthorn Woods, IL

Average snowfall in December - Hawthorn Woods, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.22").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Hawthorn Woods, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Hawthorn Woods, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.5 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
Hawthorn Woods, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hawthorn Woods, 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 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Hawthorn Woods, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Hawthorn Woods, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Hawthorn Woods, IL

Average UV index in December - Hawthorn Woods, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (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
Hawthorn Woods, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Hawthorn Woods, 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, August and September (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Hawthorn Woods, IL

Average visibility in December - Hawthorn Woods, IL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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