December weather forecastHopkins Park, IL
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Hopkins Park, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 36.1°F (2.3°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C).Temperature
As November transitions to December, the average high-temperature falls from a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C) to an icy 36.1°F (2.3°C). During December, Hopkins Park's temperature averages to a freezing cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C) at night.Humidity
In Hopkins Park, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.Rainfall
In December, in Hopkins Park, the rain falls for 7 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 132 rainfall days, and 15.16" (385mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Hopkins Park, in December, snow falls for 7.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.87" (22mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 36.5 snowfall days, and 5.28" (134mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:32 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Hopkins Park is 4.2h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December translates into these guidelines:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Hopkins Park, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 36.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Hopkins Park, IL
- Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Hopkins Park, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Hopkins Park, IL
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Hopkins Park, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 0.79"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").
Average rainfall days in December
Hopkins Park, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Hopkins Park, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 0.87"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Hopkins Park, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Hopkins Park, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min
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 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 12min
The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Hopkins Park, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Hopkins Park, IL
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Hopkins Park, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Hopkins Park, 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).
