December weather forecast
Winthrop Harbor, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and an average high of 34°F (1.1°C).

Temperature

December is characterized by a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C) in November to a cold 34°F (1.1°C). A consistent nighttime average temperature of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) is maintained during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall in Winthrop Harbor. Rain falls for 8.1 days and accumulates 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Winthrop Harbor are January through April, October through December. In December, in Winthrop Harbor, it is snowing for 9.7 days. Throughout December, 1.77" (45mm) of snow is accumulated. In Winthrop Harbor, during the entire year, snow falls for 45.5 days and aggregates up to 9.37" (238mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:28 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Winthrop Harbor in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Winthrop Harbor, records 34°F (1.1°C), while the low-temperature is 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Winthrop Harbor?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

What is the driest month in Winthrop Harbor?

The month with the least rainfall in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, is December, when the rain falls for 8.1 days and typically collects 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Winthrop Harbor in December?

In Winthrop Harbor, during December, the rain falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Winthrop Harbor?

In Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, during December, snow falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Winthrop Harbor?

December has the shortest days of the year in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Winthrop Harbor have in December?

The average day length in December in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, is 9h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Winthrop Harbor?

On the first day of December in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:28 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Winthrop Harbor?

The average sunshine duration in December in Winthrop Harbor is 4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Winthrop Harbor?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Winthrop Harbor?

In Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Winthrop Harbor, IL

Average temperature in December - Winthrop Harbor, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 34°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Winthrop Harbor, IL

Average pressure in December - Winthrop Harbor, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Winthrop Harbor, IL

Average wind speed in December - Winthrop Harbor, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Winthrop Harbor, IL

Average humidity in December - Winthrop Harbor, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Winthrop Harbor, IL

Average rainfall in December - Winthrop Harbor, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and August (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.91").

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Average rainfall days in December
Winthrop Harbor, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Winthrop Harbor, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Winthrop Harbor, IL

Average snowfall in December - Winthrop Harbor, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.77"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Winthrop Harbor, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Winthrop Harbor, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.4 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
Winthrop Harbor, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Winthrop Harbor, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Winthrop Harbor, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Winthrop Harbor, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Winthrop Harbor, IL

Average UV index in December - Winthrop Harbor, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Winthrop Harbor, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Winthrop Harbor, 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 27).

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Average visibility in December
Winthrop Harbor, IL

Average visibility in December - Winthrop Harbor, 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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