December weather forecast
Hoffman Estates, IL

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Weather in December

December stands as a prominent Winter month, embracing Hoffman Estates in its cold yet festive spirit. Snowfall increases from November's 1.26" (32mm) to 2.48" (63mm), covering the town in a white blanket just in time for Christmas celebrations. Holiday lights and decorations fill every corner with excitement as residents prepare extensively for Christmas and New Year's celebrations. The chilly breeze on ice-covered streets necessitates heavy woolen clothing, scarves, and boots. Indoor activities gain more traction, but the spirits remain high, welcoming the hopeful New Year amid the Winter's chill.

Temperature

Hoffman Estates's December weather features a mild decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to an icy 34°F (1.1°C). In December, the temperature drops to an average of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, is December, when the rain falls for 7.8 days and typically collects 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Hoffman Estates. In Hoffman Estates, in December, snow falls for 10.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.48" (63mm) of snow. In Hoffman Estates, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.6 days and aggregates up to 15.83" (402mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Hoffman Estates, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Hoffman Estates, 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 4:31 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Hoffman Estates is 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Hoffman Estates?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Hoffman Estates, is 34°F (1.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 23.9°F (-4.5°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Hoffman Estates?

In December, the average relative humidity in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, is 81%.

What is the driest month in Hoffman Estates?

The month with the least rainfall in Hoffman Estates is December, when the rain falls for 7.8 days and typically collects 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Hoffman Estates in December?

In Hoffman Estates, in December, during 7.8 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Hoffman Estates in December?

In Hoffman Estates, Illinois, during December, snow falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hoffman Estates?

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

How many hours of daylight does Hoffman Estates have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Hoffman Estates?

In December, on the first day of the month, 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 4:31 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Hoffman Estates?

In Hoffman Estates, the average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Hoffman Estates?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Hoffman Estates?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Hoffman Estates, IL

Average temperature in December - Hoffman Estates, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 34°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.9°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 (16.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Hoffman Estates, IL

Average pressure in December - Hoffman Estates, 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
Hoffman Estates, IL

Average wind speed in December - Hoffman Estates, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Hoffman Estates, IL

Average humidity in December - Hoffman Estates, 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 (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Hoffman Estates, IL

Average rainfall in December - Hoffman Estates, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.14").

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Average rainfall days in December
Hoffman Estates, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Hoffman Estates, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Hoffman Estates, IL

Average snowfall in December - Hoffman Estates, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Hoffman Estates, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Hoffman Estates, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.7 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
Hoffman Estates, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hoffman Estates, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Hoffman Estates, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Hoffman Estates, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Hoffman Estates, IL

Average UV index in December - Hoffman Estates, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, 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
Hoffman Estates, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Hoffman Estates, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Hoffman Estates, IL

Average visibility in December - Hoffman Estates, 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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