December weather forecast
Washington Park, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Washington Park, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 42.8°F (6°C) and 30.2°F (-1°C).

Temperature

The transition into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a chilly 42.8°F (6°C) from November's cool 53.2°F (11.8°C). Washington Park usually reports an average low-temperature of 30.2°F (-1°C) during the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Washington Park, in December, during 8.2 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Washington Park, there are 154.5 rainfall days, and 35.51" (902mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Washington Park are January through March, November and December. In Washington Park, in December, during 4.2 snowfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Washington Park, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.9 days and aggregates up to 7.91" (201mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Washington Park, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Washington Park. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Washington Park?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Washington Park during December are 42.8°F (6°C) and 30.2°F (-1°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Washington Park?

In Washington Park, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How many days does it rain in December in Washington Park?

In Washington Park, Illinois, in December, during 8.2 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

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

In Washington Park, Illinois, in December, during 4.2 snowfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Washington Park have in December?

In December, the average day length in Washington Park, Illinois, is 9h and 31min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Washington Park?

On the first day of December in Washington Park, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Washington Park have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Washington Park, Illinois, is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Washington Park?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Washington Park.

How high is the UV index in December in Washington Park?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Washington Park is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Washington Park, IL

Average temperature in December - Washington Park, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Washington Park, IL

Average pressure in December - Washington Park, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Washington Park, IL

Average wind speed in December - Washington Park, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Washington Park, IL

Average humidity in December - Washington Park, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and July (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Washington Park, IL

Average rainfall in December - Washington Park, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.89").

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Average rainfall days in December
Washington Park, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Washington Park, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.2 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Washington Park, IL

Average snowfall in December - Washington Park, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Washington Park, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Washington Park, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.3 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
Washington Park, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Washington Park, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Washington Park, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Washington Park, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Washington Park, IL

Average UV index in December - Washington Park, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Washington Park, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Washington Park, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
Washington Park, IL

Average visibility in December - Washington 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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