December weather forecast
Cottage Hills, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Cottage Hills, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 41.4°F (5.2°C) and 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

Temperature

The shift to December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 52.2°F (11.2°C) in November to an icy 41.4°F (5.2°C). Cottage Hills reports an average low-temperature of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Cottage Hills, Illinois, is 77%.

Rainfall

In Cottage Hills, during December, the rain falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Cottage Hills, Illinois, there are 138 rainfall days, and 23.9" (607mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Cottage Hills, during December, snow falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Cottage Hills, there are 18.6 snowfall days, and 4.53" (115mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of December, in Cottage Hills, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Cottage Hills is 4.8h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Cottage Hills in December?

Cottage Hills in December has an average high-temperature of 41.4°F (5.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 29.8°F (-1.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Cottage Hills?

In December, the average relative humidity in Cottage Hills is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December in Cottage Hills?

In Cottage Hills, Illinois, in December, it is raining for 6.7 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Cottage Hills?

In Cottage Hills, Illinois, during December, snow falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Cottage Hills?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in Cottage Hills?

The average day length in December in Cottage Hills is 9h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Cottage Hills?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, in Cottage Hills, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Cottage Hills?

In Cottage Hills, Illinois, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Cottage Hills?

The months with the lowest UV index in Cottage Hills, Illinois, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Cottage Hills?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Cottage Hills, IL

Average temperature in December - Cottage Hills, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Cottage Hills, IL

Average pressure in December - Cottage Hills, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Cottage Hills, IL

Average wind speed in December - Cottage Hills, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Cottage Hills, IL

Average humidity in December - Cottage Hills, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Cottage Hills, IL

Average rainfall in December - Cottage Hills, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.14").

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Average rainfall days in December
Cottage Hills, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Cottage Hills, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Cottage Hills, IL

Average snowfall in December - Cottage Hills, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Cottage Hills, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Cottage Hills, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cottage Hills, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cottage Hills, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Cottage Hills, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Cottage Hills, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Cottage Hills, IL

Average UV index in December - Cottage Hills, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Cottage Hills, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Cottage Hills, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Cottage Hills, IL

Average visibility in December - Cottage Hills, 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).

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