December weather forecastWestern Springs, IL
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Western Springs, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and an average high of 35.2°F (1.8°C).Temperature
With the onset of December, Western Springs experiences a modest temperature adjustment, with the average high-temperature receding from a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C) in November to a wintry 35.2°F (1.8°C). Western Springs experiences a mean low-temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) during December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
November and December are months with the least rain in Western Springs when the rain falls for 8.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of rain.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Western Springs. In Western Springs, during December, snow falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of snow. In Western Springs, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.1 days and aggregates up to 19.02" (483mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, 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, in Western Springs, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.1h.UV index
With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 1 during December translates into the following guidance:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Western Springs, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
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 6min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
