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

Interested in knowing the climate of Rockford in December? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of December in Rockford typically brings very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December is known for being in the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 1°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -7°C. It's a frigid month, so wearing warm clothing is crucial. Don't underestimate the cold; prepare accordingly.

Precipitation

Rockford in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. This month experiences about 12 days of snow/rain according to historical data.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Rockford. May and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Rockford, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 74 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  

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.

Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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