December weather forecast
Western Springs, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Western Springs, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Temperature

December's onset brings a slight change in high-temperatures, falling from a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C) in November to an icy 35.2°F (1.8°C). An average low-temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) marks the nights throughout December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

November and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 8.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Western Springs are January through April, October through December. In Western Springs, in December, during 9.6 snowfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Western Springs, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.1 days and aggregates up to 19.02" (483mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Western Springs, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 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

The average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Western Springs, Illinois, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Western Springs?

The high-temperature, in December, in Western Springs, is 35.2°F (1.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 25.5°F (-3.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Western Springs?

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

What is the driest month in Western Springs?

The months with the least rainfall in Western Springs, Illinois, are November and December Rain falls for 8.5 days and accumulates 1.77" (45mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Western Springs in December?

In Western Springs, Illinois, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Western Springs?

In Western Springs, in December, during 9.6 snowfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Western Springs?

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

How many hours of daylight does Western Springs have in December?

The average day length in December in Western Springs, Illinois, is 9h and 12min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Western Springs?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Western Springs?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Western Springs, Illinois, is 4.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Western Springs?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Western Springs?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Western Springs is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Western Springs, IL

Average temperature in December - Western Springs, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Western Springs, IL

Average pressure in December - Western Springs, 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
Western Springs, IL

Average wind speed in December - Western Springs, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

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
Western Springs, IL

Average humidity in December - Western Springs, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Western Springs, IL

Average rainfall in December - Western Springs, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.61").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are November and December (1.77").

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Average rainfall days in December
Western Springs, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Western Springs, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Western Springs, IL

Average snowfall in December - Western Springs, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.76"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Western Springs, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Western Springs, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Western Springs, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Western Springs, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Western Springs, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Western Springs, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Western Springs, IL

Average UV index in December - Western Springs, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Western Springs, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Western Springs, 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 29).

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Average visibility in December
Western Springs, IL

Average visibility in December - Western Springs, 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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