December weather forecast
Oak Park, MI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Oak Park, Michigan, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and max 34.9°F (1.6°C).

Temperature

A shift in the average high-temperature occurs in December, reducing from a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to a cold 34.9°F (1.6°C). Nighttime temperature in Oak Park sees a small decrement from daytime highs, dipping to an average of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.7 days and accumulates 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Oak Park, Michigan, are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 10.4 days. Throughout December, 2.48" (63mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 50.1 snowfall days, and 17.13" (435mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Oak Park, Michigan, is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Oak Park is 3.5h.

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 threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in December leads to these recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Oak Park in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Oak Park, Michigan, during December are 34.9°F (1.6°C) and 26.2°F (-3.2°C) respectively. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Oak Park?

The average relative humidity in December in Oak Park is 82%.

What is the driest month in Oak Park?

December is the month with the least rainfall in Oak Park, Michigan. Rain falls for 7.7 days and accumulates 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

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

In Oak Park, during December, the rain falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Oak Park in December?

In Oak Park, during December, snow falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of snow.

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

The month with the shortest days in Oak Park is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

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

In Oak Park, the average day length in December is 9h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Oak Park?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Oak Park?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Oak Park?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Oak Park is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Oak Park, MI

Average temperature in December - Oak Park, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.2°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 (18.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Oak Park, MI

Average pressure in December - Oak Park, MI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are March and November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Oak Park, MI

Average wind speed in December - Oak Park, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Oak Park, MI

Average humidity in December - Oak Park, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Oak Park, MI

Average rainfall in December - Oak Park, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.3").

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Average rainfall days in December
Oak Park, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Oak Park, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Oak Park, MI

Average snowfall in December - Oak Park, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Oak Park, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Oak Park, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Oak Park, MI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Oak Park, MI
  • 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Oak Park, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Oak Park, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April, May and July (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Oak Park, MI

Average UV index in December - Oak Park, MI
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Oak Park, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Oak Park, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Oak Park, MI

Average visibility in December - Oak Park, MI
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).

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