Weather in Chicago in december 2024

The weather in Chicago in december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.

Average weather throughout december

very bad weather 206cm

Weather at 6am
32°F

Clear/Sunny

24%

Partly Cloudy

21%

Snow showers

17%

Weather at 12pm
34°F

Clear/Sunny

26%

Partly Cloudy

21%

Snow showers

18%

Weather at 6pm
34°F

Cloudy

23%

Partly Cloudy

22%

Snow showers

18%

Weather at 3am
32°F

Snow showers

25%

Clear/Sunny

25%

Partly Cloudy

22%

Cloudy

18%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Chicago in december

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Chicago in december.


The climate of Chicago in december is very bad

In december in Chicago, the climate is wet (with 3.6in of rainfall over 5 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in november there is an average of 3.4in of rainfall over 5 days.

The climate is quite cold there the month of december. Plan to cover you well! The thermometer averaged maximum of 38°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 31°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Chicago is 34°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Chicago in december with a maximum record of 61°F in 2012 and a minimum record of -2°F in 2016. You need to prepare to have about 18 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 58% of the month.

Day length in Chicago in december is 09:08. The sun rises at 07:12 and sunset is at 16:20.



December: another location in the United States (USA)?

If you want to go to the United States (USA) in december, there are destinations with better weather than Chicago:

In december, Miami (Florida) has perfect weather.

Furthermore, Hawaii (Honolulu), Houston, Phoenix (Arizona), Carolina Beach, Dauphin Island (Alabama) and Edisto Beach have good weather.

Finally, California, Louisiana, Atlanta, Dallas, Austin and Myrtle Beach have a tolerable climate, but better than Chicago.

more information about United States's weather in december



Seasonal average climate and temperature of Chicago in december

Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of the month of december.

December
Outside temperature
Average temperature 34°F
Highest temperature 38°F
Lowest temperature 31°F
Highest record temperature 61°F
(2012)
Lowest record temperature -2°F
(2016)
Number of days at +65°F 0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days at -32°F 18 day(s)
(58%)
Sea temperature
Average sea temperature 43°F
Lowest sea temperature 38°F
Highest sea temperature 48°F
Wind
Wind speed 24km/h
Wind temperature 22°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 3.6in
Number of days with rainfall 5 day(s)
(15%)
Record daily rainfall 2.7in
(2020)
Snowfall 206cm
Other climate data
Humidity 84%
Visibility 8.24km
Cloud cover 57%
UV index 2
Daily sunshine hours 6
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 07:12
Time of sunset 16:20
Length of day 09:08
Our opinion about the weather in december
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad


How was the weather last december?

Here is the day by day recorded weather in Chicago in december 2023:

01-12-2023
Overcast
41°F to 45°F
02-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
41°F to 43°F
03-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
41°F to 43°F
04-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
32°F to 40°F
05-12-2023
Light sleet
38°F to 40°F
06-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
38°F to 41°F
07-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
40°F to 50°F
08-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
47°F to 52°F
09-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
47°F to 54°F
10-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
32°F to 38°F
11-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
32°F to 40°F
12-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
34°F to 38°F
13-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
34°F to 41°F
14-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
36°F to 47°F
15-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
40°F to 47°F
16-12-2023
Light rain
41°F to 45°F
17-12-2023
Overcast
43°F to 47°F
18-12-2023
Blowing snow
32°F to 41°F
19-12-2023
Cloudy
27°F to 34°F
20-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
34°F to 43°F
21-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
38°F to 45°F
22-12-2023
Light rain
41°F to 43°F
23-12-2023
Fog
43°F to 49°F
24-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
47°F to 52°F
25-12-2023
Light drizzle
49°F to 52°F
26-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
43°F to 50°F
27-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
40°F to 43°F
28-12-2023
Light drizzle
41°F to 43°F
29-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
41°F to 43°F
30-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
36°F to 43°F
31-12-2023
Light freezing rain
32°F to 38°F

Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in december

Cities near Chicago:

Illinois in decembervery bad weather
Wisconsin in decembervery bad weather
Indianapolis in decembervery bad weather
Detroit in decembervery bad weather
Cincinnati in decembervery bad weather
St. Louis (Missouri) in decembervery bad weather
Louisville (Kentucky) in decembervery bad weather
Cleveland in decembervery bad weather
Des Moines in decembervery bad weather
Missouri in decembervery bad weather
Minneapolis (Minnesota) in decembervery bad weather
Nashville in decembervery bad weather
United States in december: See full list of cities

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Weather data for Chicago in december:

Weather data for Chicago for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Chicago. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Chicago can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Chicago.


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