Des Plaines Weather in December

What's the weather like in Des Plaines (Illinois) in December 2024?

The climate in Des Plaines during December can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in Des Plaines and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.

Des Plaines weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 1.4°C 34.4°F
Nightly temperature -7.2°C 19.1°F
Average temperature -2.9°C 26.8°F
Daily sunshine 3.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 66 mm 2.6 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 5.3°C 41.6°F
Humidity 76%
Windspeed 19.4kph 12 mph

On average December is the 4th driest month of the year in Des Plaines with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Des Plaines

Des Plaines average temperature in December

December rainfall

Des Plaines average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Des Plaines average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Des Plaines in December 2024.

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Des Plaines weather stats

Des Plaines weather statistics
Hottest month: July 28.3°C 82.9°F
Driest month: February 37mm 1.5ins
Sunniest month: July 11hrs
Coldest month: January -2°C 28.4°F
Wettest month: July 104mm 4.1ins
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