December weather forecastHopedale, IL
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Hopedale, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.9°F (2.7°C) and 26.4°F (-3.1°C).Temperature
Hopedale observes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's chilly 48.9°F (9.4°C) to a wintry 36.9°F (2.7°C). During the nights in December, Hopedale experiences a consistent average temperature of 26.4°F (-3.1°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In Hopedale, during December, the rain falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Hopedale, there are 131.4 rainfall days, and 20.08" (510mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Hopedale, Illinois, in December, snow falls for 5.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.22" (31mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 25.8 snowfall days, and 8.66" (220mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Hopedale, the average sunshine in December is 4.4h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Hopedale. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Hopedale, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 36.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 26.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Hopedale, 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 (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Hopedale, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Hopedale, 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 (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Hopedale, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 1.06"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.02").
Average rainfall days in December
Hopedale, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Hopedale, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 1.22"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Hopedale, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 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
Hopedale, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 24min
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).
Average sunshine days in December
Hopedale, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Hopedale, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Hopedale, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Hopedale, 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).
