North Chicago Weather in December

What's the weather like in North Chicago (Illinois) in December 2024?

The climate in North Chicago during December can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in North Chicago and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -8°C (19°F) is normal.

North Chicago weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 1.1°C 34°F
Nightly temperature -7.5°C 18.5°F
Average temperature -3.2°C 26.2°F
Daily sunshine 3.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 61 mm 2.4 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 5.3°C 41.6°F
Humidity 77%
Windspeed 19.4kph 12 mph

On average December is the 3rd driest month of the year in North Chicago with around 61mm 2.4 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 North Chicago

North Chicago average temperature in December

December rainfall

North Chicago average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

North Chicago 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 North Chicago in December 2024.

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North Chicago weather stats

North Chicago weather statistics
Hottest month: July 27.9°C 82.2°F
Driest month: February 36mm 1.4ins
Sunniest month: July 11hrs
Coldest month: January -2.1°C 28.2°F
Wettest month: July 101mm 4ins
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