December weather forecast
Alsip, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Alsip, is also an icy month, 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's onset corresponds with a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C) in November to an icy 35.2°F (1.8°C). In Alsip, December is characterized by an average low-temperature of 26.4°F (-3.1°C), indicating a minor drop from daytime highs.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

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

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Alsip, Illinois.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Alsip is 4.2h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Alsip?

Alsip in December has an average high-temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 26.4°F (-3.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in July is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Alsip?

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

What is the driest month in Alsip?

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

How much does it rain in Alsip in December?

In December, in Alsip, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Alsip?

In Alsip, Illinois, in December, during 9.4 snowfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Alsip?

December has the shortest days of the year in Alsip, Illinois, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Alsip?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Alsip?

On the first day of December in Alsip, sunrise is at 6:59 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 many hours of sunshine does Alsip have in December?

In Alsip, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Alsip?

The month with the lowest UV index in Alsip, Illinois, is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Alsip?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Alsip, Illinois, is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Alsip, IL

Average temperature in December - Alsip, 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).

Average pressure in December
Alsip, IL

Average pressure in December - Alsip, 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
Alsip, IL

Average wind speed in December - Alsip, 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).

Average humidity in December
Alsip, IL

Average humidity in December - Alsip, 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%).

Average rainfall in December
Alsip, IL

Average rainfall in December - Alsip, 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").

Average rainfall days in December
Alsip, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Alsip, 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).

Average snowfall in December
Alsip, IL

Average snowfall in December - Alsip, 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").

Average snowfall days in December
Alsip, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Alsip, 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).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Alsip, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Alsip, 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).

Average sunshine days in December
Alsip, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Alsip, 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).

Average UV index in December
Alsip, IL

Average UV index in December - Alsip, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Alsip, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Alsip, 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).

Average visibility in December
Alsip, IL

Average visibility in December - Alsip, 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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