Weather in Chicago, Illinois, United States in December
In an average December, Chicago sees a daily high around 36°F and a low around 28°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 36°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 25°F to 46°F |
| Average low | 28°F |
| Typical low range | 16°F to 36°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
62°F
2001-12-05
Lowest
-2°F
1983-12-24
Low
Highest
53°F
2015-12-13
Lowest
-14°F
1983-12-24
Feels-like
Highest
53°F
2015-12-13
Lowest
-46°F
1983-12-24
Humidity
Highest
11.1 g/m³
1998-12-04
Lowest
0.9 g/m³
1983-12-24
Wind
Highest
45 mph
1982-12-28
Lowest
6 mph
2020-12-06
Precip
Wettest
5.94 in
1982
Driest
0.45 in
2017
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