December weather forecast
Northfield, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Northfield, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and max 34.9°F (1.6°C).

Temperature

With December's onset, the average high-temperature recedes from November's frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) to an icy 34.9°F (1.6°C). In Northfield, December nights maintain a consistent temperature, with an average low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Northfield, Illinois, is December, when the rain falls for 9.1 days and typically collects 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Northfield, it is snowing for 10 days. Throughout December, 2.99" (76mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Northfield, Illinois, there are 47.6 snowfall days, and 17.8" (452mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Northfield, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:29 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Northfield is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Northfield in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Northfield during December are 34.9°F (1.6°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Northfield?

In Northfield, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

What is the driest month in Northfield?

The month with the least rainfall in Northfield, Illinois, is December, when the rain falls for 9.1 days and typically collects 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Northfield in December?

In Northfield, Illinois, in December, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 1.65" (42mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Northfield?

In Northfield, in December, during 10 snowfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Northfield?

The month with the shortest days in Northfield is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Northfield have in December?

In Northfield, Illinois, the average day length in December is 9h and 10min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Northfield?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, in Northfield, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:29 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Northfield?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Northfield?

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Northfield, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December in Northfield?

In Northfield, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Northfield, IL

Average temperature in December - Northfield, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.1°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 (18.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Northfield, IL

Average pressure in December - Northfield, 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
Northfield, IL

Average wind speed in December - Northfield, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Northfield, IL

Average humidity in December - Northfield, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Northfield, IL

Average rainfall in December - Northfield, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.65"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.65").

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Average rainfall days in December
Northfield, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Northfield, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Northfield, IL

Average snowfall in December - Northfield, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.99"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Northfield, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Northfield, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.1 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
Northfield, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Northfield, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Northfield, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Northfield, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Northfield, IL

Average UV index in December - Northfield, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Northfield, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Northfield, 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 and August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Northfield, IL

Average visibility in December - Northfield, 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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