December weather forecast
Thornton, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Thornton, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and an average high of 35.6°F (2°C).

Temperature

Thornton's weather changes with the onset of December, slightly falling from a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C) in November to a wintry 35.6°F (2°C). Thornton records a consistent low-temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) during December nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Thornton is 81%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.9 days and accumulates 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Thornton. In Thornton, in December, during 9.1 snowfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Thornton, during the entire year, snow falls for 44.6 days and aggregates up to 16.46" (418mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Thornton, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Thornton, the average sunshine in December is 4h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Thornton?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Thornton, Illinois, are 35.6°F (2°C) and 25.9°F (-3.4°C) respectively. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Thornton?

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

What is the driest month in Thornton?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.9 days and accumulates 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Thornton?

In Thornton, in December, it is raining for 7.9 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Thornton in December?

In Thornton, Illinois, in December, snow falls for 9.1 days, with typically accumulated 2.76" (70mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Thornton?

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

How many hours of daylight does Thornton have in December?

In Thornton, Illinois, the average day length in December is 9h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Thornton?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Thornton?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Thornton?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Thornton?

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

Average temperature in December - Thornton, 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 (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Thornton, IL

Average pressure in December - Thornton, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"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
Thornton, IL

Average wind speed in December - Thornton, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Thornton, IL

Average humidity in December - Thornton, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

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

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Average rainfall in December
Thornton, IL

Average rainfall in December - Thornton, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in December
Thornton, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Thornton, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Thornton, IL

Average snowfall in December - Thornton, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.76"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Thornton, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Thornton, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.6 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
Thornton, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Thornton, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Thornton, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Thornton, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Thornton, IL

Average UV index in December - Thornton, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Thornton, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Thornton, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Thornton, IL

Average visibility in December - Thornton, IL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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