December weather forecastHines, IL

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hines, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.1°F (1.7°C) and 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a shift in temperature, down from a chilly 46°F (7.8°C) in November to a wintry 35.1°F (1.7°C). In Hines, the nighttime temperature shows a slight difference from the daytime high, averaging to a subzero cold 26.4°F (-3.1°C) during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Hines, Illinois, are February, March, November and December Rain falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 0.39" (10mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Hines, in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Hines, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.5 days and aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Hines, sunrise is at 7:00 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 in Hines is 4.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Hines, Illinois, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Hines, records 35.1°F (1.7°C), while the low-temperature is 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

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

The months with the least rainfall in Hines, Illinois, are February, March, November and December Rain falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 0.39" (10mm) of rain.

In Hines, Illinois, during December, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

In Hines, Illinois, during December, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

In Hines, Illinois, the average day length in December is 9h and 11min.

On the first day of December in Hines, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:00 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.

In Hines, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Hines, Illinois, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

In Hines, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. 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
Hines, IL

  • Average high temperature in December: 35.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Hines, 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
Hines, IL

  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Hines, 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
Hines, IL

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.1").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February, March, November and December (0.39").

Average rainfall days in December
Hines, IL

  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (11.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hines, IL

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hines, IL

  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.3 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
Hines, 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 6min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hines, IL

  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Hines, IL

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Hines, IL

  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Hines, 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).