December weather forecast
Hammond, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hammond, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 38.3°F (3.5°C) and min 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Temperature

Hammond in December demonstrates a small temperature transition, adjusting from an average high of a frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C) in November to an icy 38.3°F (3.5°C). In the month of December, Hammond witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Hammond is 79%.

Rainfall

In Hammond, in December, during 8.4 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 143.6 rainfall days, and 21.57" (548mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Hammond, Illinois, are January through April, November and December. In Hammond, during December, snow falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Hammond, there are 28.9 snowfall days, and 7.01" (178mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Hammond, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:39 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Hammond is 4.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Hammond?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Hammond, is 38.3°F (3.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 27.7°F (-2.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Hammond?

In December, the average relative humidity in Hammond is 79%.

How much does it rain in Hammond in December?

In Hammond, Illinois, in December, during 8.4 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Hammond in December?

In Hammond, during December, snow falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hammond?

The month with the shortest days in Hammond is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length in Hammond, Illinois, is 9h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Hammond?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:39 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hammond have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Hammond, Illinois, is 4.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Hammond?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Hammond?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hammond, IL

Average temperature in December - Hammond, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Hammond, IL

Average pressure in December - Hammond, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Hammond, IL

Average wind speed in December - Hammond, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Hammond, IL

Average humidity in December - Hammond, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Hammond, IL

Average rainfall in December - Hammond, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.14").

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Average rainfall days in December
Hammond, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Hammond, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Hammond, IL

Average snowfall in December - Hammond, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Hammond, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Hammond, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.9 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
Hammond, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hammond, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Hammond, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Hammond, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Hammond, IL

Average UV index in December - Hammond, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Hammond, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Hammond, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Hammond, IL

Average visibility in December - Hammond, IL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).

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