December weather forecastChicago Ridge, IL
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Chicago Ridge, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.2°F (1.8°C) and 26.4°F (-3.1°C).Temperature
December's onset corresponds with a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 46.2°F (7.9°C) in November to an icy 35.2°F (1.8°C). A modest nighttime temperature average of 26.4°F (-3.1°C) characterizes December.Humidity
In Chicago Ridge, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 7.4 days and typically collects 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Chicago Ridge, in December, during 9.4 snowfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 42.4 snowfall days, and 11.61" (295mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.2h.UV index
With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Chicago Ridge. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Chicago Ridge, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 35.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 26.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Chicago Ridge, IL
- Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Chicago Ridge, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Chicago Ridge, IL
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Chicago Ridge, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 1.02"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.02").
Average rainfall days in December
Chicago Ridge, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Chicago Ridge, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 1.5"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Chicago Ridge, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Chicago Ridge, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Chicago Ridge, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Chicago Ridge, IL
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Chicago Ridge, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Chicago Ridge, IL
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
