December weather forecast
North Riverside, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in North Riverside, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.4°F (-3.1°C) and 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

North Riverside in December demonstrates a small temperature transition, adjusting from an average high of a frosty 46°F (7.8°C) in November to a cold 35.1°F (1.7°C). The low temperature average in North Riverside during December reflects a slight decrease to a freezing cold 26.4°F (-3.1°C) from the day's peak.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in North Riverside is 80%.

Rainfall

February, March, November and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 4.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in North Riverside are January through April, October through December. In North Riverside, Illinois, in December, during 4.5 snowfall days, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 26.5 snowfall days, and 4.06" (103mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, 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 4:21 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in North Riverside are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in North Riverside?

The average high-temperature, in December, in North Riverside, is 35.1°F (1.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December in North Riverside?

In December, the average relative humidity in North Riverside, Illinois, is 80%.

What is the driest month in North Riverside?

February, March, November and December are months with the least rain in North Riverside, Illinois, when the rain falls for 4.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in North Riverside in December?

In December, in North Riverside, the rain falls for 4.3 days. Throughout December, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in North Riverside in December?

In December, in North Riverside, Illinois, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in North Riverside?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in North Riverside?

In December, the average day length in North Riverside is 9h and 12min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in North Riverside?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, in North Riverside, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in North Riverside?

In North Riverside, Illinois, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in North Riverside?

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 North Riverside?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in North Riverside, Illinois, is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
North Riverside, IL

Average temperature in December - North Riverside, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.2°F).

Average pressure in December
North Riverside, IL

Average pressure in December - North Riverside, 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).

Average wind speed in December
North Riverside, IL

Average wind speed in December - North Riverside, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
North Riverside, IL

Average humidity in December - North Riverside, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
North Riverside, IL

Average rainfall in December - North Riverside, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.1").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February, March, November and December (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
North Riverside, IL

Average rainfall days in December - North Riverside, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (11.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
North Riverside, IL

Average snowfall in December - North Riverside, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
North Riverside, IL

Average snowfall days in December - North Riverside, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.3 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
North Riverside, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - North Riverside, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
North Riverside, IL

Average sunshine days in December - North Riverside, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.3 days).

Average UV index in December
North Riverside, IL

Average UV index in December - North Riverside, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
North Riverside, IL

Average cloud cover in December - North Riverside, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
North Riverside, IL

Average visibility in December - North Riverside, IL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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