December weather forecastWheeling, IL
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Wheeling, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 34.5°F (1.4°C) and 24.8°F (-4°C).Temperature
December weather is marked by a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to a cold 34.5°F (1.4°C). Wheeling, during the month of December, experiences an average low-temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C).Humidity
In Wheeling, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 8.4 days and typically collects 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Wheeling, during December, snow falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of snow. In Wheeling, during the entire year, snow falls for 45.4 days and aggregates up to 16.85" (428mm) of snow.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 7:01 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4h.UV index
The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Wheeling, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 34.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.8°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 (17.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Wheeling, 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
Wheeling, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Wheeling, IL
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Wheeling, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 1.34"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.34").
Average rainfall days in December
Wheeling, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Wheeling, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 2.48"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Wheeling, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Wheeling, 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 0min
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
Wheeling, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Wheeling, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Wheeling, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 59
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
Wheeling, 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).
