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Weather in Chicago for December 2024
Your guide to Chicago weather in December - trends and predictions
In general, the average temperature in Chicago at the beginning of December is 5.6 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 4.1 °F by the end of December.
The climate of Chicago in December is notably wet, with an average of 12 rainy days.
With an average of 2 snowy days, Chicago enjoys a light touch of snow in December.
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17
Dry days
12
Rainy days
2
Snow days
6°/-2°
Temperatures
22 km/h
Avg max wind
74 %
Avg humidity
Chicago in December average weather
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| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1  6° | ||||||
| 2  6° | 3 5° | 4  3° | 5  4° | 6  5° | 7  10° | 8 11° |
| 9 12° | 10  4° | 11  3° | 12 2° | 13 4° | 14 7° | 15 7° |
| 16  6° | 17 7° | 18  5° | 19 1° | 20 5° | 21 6° | 22  4° |
| 23  -3° | 24 0° | 25 1° | 26 3° | 27 2° | 28 5° | 29 8° |
| 30 7° | 31 3° |
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Temperatures trend during December in Chicago
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December weather day by day
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 1 | Heavy rain | 6° /2° | 15.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 2 | Patchy rain possible | 6° /4° | 2.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 3 | Light rain shower | 5° /3° | 15.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 4 | Mist | 3° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 5 | Moderate snow | 4° /1° | 5.8 mm | 1.4 cm | |
| Dec. 6 | Overcast | 5° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 7 | Partly cloudy | 10° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 8 | Patchy rain possible | 11° /5° | 0.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 9 | Light rain shower | 12° /4° | 1.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 10 | Blowing snow | 4° /0° | 1 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 11 | Sunny | 3° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 12 | Partly cloudy | 2° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 13 | Partly cloudy | 4° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 14 | Sunny | 7° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 15 | Partly cloudy | 7° /3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 16 | Light rain | 6° /5° | 9.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 17 | Fog | 7° /5° | 1.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 18 | Light snow | 5° /-2° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 19 | Overcast | 1° /-3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 20 | Overcast | 5° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 21 | Patchy rain possible | 6° /2° | 0.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 22 | Patchy moderate snow | 4° /-5° | 8.9 mm | 1.5 cm | |
| Dec. 23 | Light freezing rain | -3° /-7° | 2.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 24 | Overcast | 0° /-5° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 25 | Overcast | 1° /-3° | 4.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 26 | Light freezing rain | 3° /-3° | 0.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 27 | Overcast | 2° /-3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 28 | Overcast | 5° /1° | 1.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 29 | Patchy rain possible | 8° /3° | 1.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 30 | Overcast | 7° /0° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 31 | Overcast | 3° /0° | 0.7 mm | 0.3 cm | |
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Chicago in December is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Chicago forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
Chicago in December - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Chicago during December?
Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 6° and colder nights, dipping below -2°.
How much rainfall should be expected in Chicago during December?
Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Chicago during December, with a total of 94.3 mm spread over approximately 12 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.
Is snowfall common in Chicago during December?
Chicago experiences an average snowfall of 5.1 cm during December, occurring over 2 days, which may interest winter sports enthusiasts.
What are the typical wind conditions in Chicago during December?
The average wind speed in Chicago during December is 22 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
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