December weather forecast
Carol Stream, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Carol Stream, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 34.3°F (1.3°C) and 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Temperature

Carol Stream's progression into December includes a drop in the average high-temperature, from a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to a wintry 34.3°F (1.3°C). Throughout December, the average low-temperature dips to a freezing cold 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

February, November and December are months with the least rain in Carol Stream when the rain falls for 5.7 days and typically aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Carol Stream are January through April, October through December. In Carol Stream, Illinois, during December, snow falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow. In Carol Stream, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.4 days and aggregates up to 5.2" (132mm) 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 7:01 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:31 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.1h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Carol Stream?

The high-temperature in Carol Stream during December is 34.3°F (1.3°C) and the low-temperature is 24.1°F (-4.4°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Carol Stream?

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

What is the driest month in Carol Stream?

The months with the least rainfall in Carol Stream are February, November and December Rain falls for 5.7 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Carol Stream in December?

In Carol Stream, Illinois, during December, the rain falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Carol Stream in December?

In Carol Stream, Illinois, in December, snow falls for 7.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Carol Stream?

December has the shortest days of the year in Carol Stream, Illinois, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Carol Stream?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Carol Stream?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, in Carol Stream, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:31 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Carol Stream have in December?

In Carol Stream, Illinois, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Carol Stream?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Carol Stream?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Carol Stream is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Carol Stream, IL

Average temperature in December - Carol Stream, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Carol Stream, IL

Average pressure in December - Carol Stream, 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
Carol Stream, IL

Average wind speed in December - Carol Stream, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Carol Stream, IL

Average humidity in December - Carol Stream, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Carol Stream, IL

Average rainfall in December - Carol Stream, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February, November and December (0.51").

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Average rainfall days in December
Carol Stream, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Carol Stream, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Carol Stream, IL

Average snowfall in December - Carol Stream, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Carol Stream, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Carol Stream, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 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
Carol Stream, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Carol Stream, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Carol Stream, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Carol Stream, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Carol Stream, IL

Average UV index in December - Carol Stream, 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
Carol Stream, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Carol Stream, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Carol Stream, IL

Average visibility in December - Carol Stream, 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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