December weather forecast
Wood Dale, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Wood Dale, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.7°F (1.5°C) and 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Temperature

The onset of December brings a small change in high-temperatures, falling from a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to an icy 34.7°F (1.5°C). Wood Dale's nights in December cool down to an average low-temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Wood Dale is December, when the rain falls for 7.1 days and typically collects 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Wood Dale, in December, snow falls for 10.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.69" (43mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 44.8 snowfall days, and 12.83" (326mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:00 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of December, in Wood Dale, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Wood Dale. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Wood Dale in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Wood Dale, records 34.7°F (1.5°C), while the low-temperature is 25.5°F (-3.6°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Wood Dale?

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

What is the driest month in Wood Dale?

The month with the least rainfall in Wood Dale, Illinois, is December, when the rain falls for 7.1 days and typically collects 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Wood Dale in December?

In Wood Dale, Illinois, in December, during 7.1 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Wood Dale?

In Wood Dale, Illinois, in December, snow falls for 10.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.69" (43mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Wood Dale?

December has the shortest days of the year in Wood Dale, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Wood Dale have in December?

In December, the average day length in Wood Dale, Illinois, is 9h and 11min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Wood Dale?

On the first day of December in Wood Dale, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Wood Dale have in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Wood Dale?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Wood Dale.

What is the UV index reading in December in Wood Dale?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Wood Dale, Illinois, 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
Wood Dale, IL

Average temperature in December - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Wood Dale, IL

Average pressure in December - Wood Dale, 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
Wood Dale, IL

Average wind speed in December - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Wood Dale, IL

Average humidity in December - Wood Dale, 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
Wood Dale, IL

Average rainfall in December - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.91").

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Average rainfall days in December
Wood Dale, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Wood Dale, IL

Average snowfall in December - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Wood Dale, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 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
Wood Dale, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wood Dale, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Wood Dale, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Wood Dale, IL

Average UV index in December - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Wood Dale, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

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

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Average visibility in December
Wood Dale, IL

Average visibility in December - Wood Dale, 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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