December weather forecast
Dolton, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Dolton, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average high of 35.8°F (2.1°C) and an average low of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Temperature

December's onset corresponds with a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 46.8°F (8.2°C) in November to a wintry 35.8°F (2.1°C). During the nights of December, the average low-temperature holds at a freezing cold 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Humidity

In Dolton, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are February and December Rain falls for 4.2 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Dolton are January through April, October through December. In Dolton, in December, snow falls for 7.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Dolton, Illinois, there are 34.1 snowfall days, and 4.13" (105mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Dolton, Illinois.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of December, in Dolton, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Dolton is 4h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Dolton, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in December suggests the following recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Dolton?

The high-temperature during December is 35.8°F (2.1°C) and the low-temperature is 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Dolton?

In December, the average relative humidity in Dolton, Illinois, is 80%.

What is the driest month in Dolton?

February and December are months with the least rain in Dolton, Illinois, when the rain falls for 4.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Dolton in December?

In Dolton, during December, the rain falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Dolton in December?

In Dolton, Illinois, during December, snow falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Dolton?

The month with the shortest days in Dolton is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Dolton?

The average day length in December in Dolton, Illinois, is 9h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Dolton?

On the first day of December in Dolton, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Dolton?

In Dolton, Illinois, the average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Dolton?

The month with the lowest UV index in Dolton, Illinois, is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December in Dolton?

In Dolton, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Dolton, IL

Average temperature in December - Dolton, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Dolton, IL

Average pressure in December - Dolton, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Dolton, IL

Average wind speed in December - Dolton, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Dolton, IL

Average humidity in December - Dolton, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Dolton, IL

Average rainfall in December - Dolton, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (1.38").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in December
Dolton, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Dolton, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Dolton, IL

Average snowfall in December - Dolton, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Dolton, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Dolton, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 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
Dolton, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dolton, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Dolton, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Dolton, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Dolton, IL

Average UV index in December - Dolton, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Dolton, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Dolton, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Dolton, IL

Average visibility in December - Dolton, 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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