December weather forecastNiles, IL
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Niles, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 35.1°F (1.7°C) and min 26.1°F (-3.3°C).Temperature
The average high-temperature decreases in December, shifting from a frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C) in November to a wintry 35.1°F (1.7°C). During the nights of December, Niles records an average temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C), a minor drop from daytime peaks.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.5 days and accumulates 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Niles, in December, snow falls for 5.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Niles, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.5 days and aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) 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, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:29 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 3.9h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Average temperature in December
Niles, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 35.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Niles, 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
Niles, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).
Average humidity in December
Niles, IL
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Niles, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 0.31"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.31").
Average rainfall days in December
Niles, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Niles, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 0.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Niles, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Niles, 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: 3h and 54min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Niles, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 23.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Niles, 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
Niles, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 59
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Niles, 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).
