The weather in December in Cambridge

It's cold in December in Cambridge with an average temperature of 4°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -2°C to a high of 7°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -9°C and -1°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Cambridge, Illinois. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 24°C in 2021, Cambridge reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -18°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -25°C to a highest value of 15°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In December, there is an average of 69 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. Of the total precipitation, about 15 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in December for Cambridge

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Cambridge. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  Cambridge New York
Average temperature 4°C 9°C
Max. temperature 7°C 12°C
Min. temperature -9°C -5°C
Total precipitation 69 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 9 days 17 days
Total snowfall 15 cm 9,7 cm
Snowy days 7 days 3 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Cambridge with cold temps, averaging around 5°C during the day and nights around -3°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 4°C, with nights around -4°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Cambridge is around 3°C, while nighttime temps are about -5°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 2 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in Cambridge, Illinois. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Cambridge

Temperature in December in Cambridge over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Cambridge, Illinois. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in December in Cambridge

Total precipitation in December in Cambridge over the years

Daily Snowfall in December in Cambridge

Snowfall in December in Cambridge per year

Daily UV index in December in Cambridge

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Cambridge, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Cambridge by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Cambridge. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.