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North Chicago weather in December (Illinois, United States of America)

Interested in knowing the climate of North Chicago in December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in North Chicago includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Experience the winter season in December. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 3°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -5°C. Expect very cold weather this month, so bundle up in warm clothing. It's essential to be ready for the chill.

Precipitation

North Chicago in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. You can typically expect 13 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With about 107 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit North Chicago. July and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized North Chicago climate page with graphs.

 

North Chicago, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 43%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 78 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
SunshineSunshine 107 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 37% *  
Data from: Chicago, the United States of America (38 KM, 23 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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