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 fluctuating between 30.2°F (-1°C) and 42.8°F (6°C).

Temperature

Transition into December marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) in November to a chilly 42.8°F (6°C). The month of December records an average low-temperature of 30.2°F (-1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Washington Park, Illinois, is 76%.

Rainfall

In Washington Park, during December, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation. In Washington Park, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.5 days and collects up to 35.51" (902mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, 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

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Washington Park, is 42.8°F (6°C) and the average low-temperature is 30.2°F (-1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is computed to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Washington Park is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Washington Park, 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 December, snow falls for 4.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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 is 9h and 31min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, 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?

In Washington Park, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Washington Park, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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).

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).

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).

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%).

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").

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).

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").

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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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