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Palatine weather in December (Illinois, United States of America)

Curious about the climate in Palatine this December? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Palatine includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December ushers in the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 2°C. But by evening, they drop to around -6°C. As one of the coldest months, it's important to layer up to stay warm. Don't let the chill catch you off-guard.

Precipitation

Palatine in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 13 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 107 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Palatine. September typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Palatine, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 43%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 78 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 107 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 37% *  
Data from: Chicago, the United States of America (17 KM, 11 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

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