December weather forecast
Merrionette Park, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Merrionette Park, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.4°F (-3.1°C) and an average high of 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Temperature

December comes with a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from November's frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C) to a cold 35.2°F (1.8°C). In December, Merrionette Park's nights cool slightly to a consistent average temperature of 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Merrionette Park is December, when the rain falls for 7.4 days and typically collects 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Merrionette Park are January through April, October through December. In Merrionette Park, Illinois, in December, snow falls for 9.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.5" (38mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 42.4 snowfall days, and 11.61" (295mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Merrionette Park, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Merrionette Park, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.2h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December translates into the following guidance:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Merrionette Park in December?

December temperatures in Merrionette Park vary between a high-temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C) and a low-temperature of 26.4°F (-3.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in July is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Merrionette Park?

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

What is the driest month in Merrionette Park?

December is the month with the least rainfall in Merrionette Park, Illinois. Rain falls for 7.4 days and accumulates 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Merrionette Park in December?

In Merrionette Park, Illinois, in December, it is raining for 7.4 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Merrionette Park?

In December, in Merrionette Park, it is snowing for 9.4 days. Throughout December, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Merrionette Park?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Merrionette Park.

What is the average length of the day in December in Merrionette Park?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Merrionette Park?

On the first day of December in Merrionette Park, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:21 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 Merrionette Park?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Merrionette Park, Illinois, is 4.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Merrionette Park?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Merrionette Park, Illinois.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Merrionette Park?

In Merrionette Park, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Merrionette Park, IL

Average temperature in December - Merrionette Park, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Merrionette Park, IL

Average pressure in December - Merrionette Park, 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
Merrionette Park, IL

Average wind speed in December - Merrionette Park, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Merrionette Park, IL

Average humidity in December - Merrionette Park, 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
Merrionette Park, IL

Average rainfall in December - Merrionette Park, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.02").

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Average rainfall days in December
Merrionette Park, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Merrionette Park, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Merrionette Park, IL

Average snowfall in December - Merrionette Park, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Merrionette Park, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Merrionette Park, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 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
Merrionette Park, IL

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

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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Merrionette Park, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Merrionette Park, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Merrionette Park, IL

Average UV index in December - Merrionette Park, 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
Merrionette Park, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Merrionette 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 28).

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Average visibility in December
Merrionette Park, IL

Average visibility in December - Merrionette Park, 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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