December weather forecast
Calumet Park, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Calumet Park, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 35.2°F (1.8°C) and 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Temperature

December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, from November's frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C) to a wintry 35.2°F (1.8°C). The December nights show a slight decrease to a mean low-temperature of 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

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

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of December, in Calumet Park, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.2h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Calumet Park in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Calumet Park, is 35.2°F (1.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 26.4°F (-3.1°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

What is the driest month?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, in Calumet Park, 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 Calumet Park, Illinois, in December, snow falls for 9.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Calumet Park, the average day length in December is 9h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 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 Calumet Park have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Calumet Park, IL

Average temperature in December - Calumet Park, 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
Calumet Park, IL

Average pressure in December - Calumet Park, 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
Calumet Park, IL

Average wind speed in December - Calumet Park, 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
Calumet Park, IL

Average humidity in December - Calumet Park, 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
Calumet Park, IL

Average rainfall in December - Calumet Park, 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
Calumet Park, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Calumet Park, 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
Calumet Park, IL

Average snowfall in December - Calumet Park, 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
Calumet Park, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Calumet Park, 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
Calumet Park, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Calumet Park, 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
Calumet Park, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Calumet Park, 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
Calumet Park, IL

Average UV index in December - Calumet Park, 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
Calumet Park, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Calumet Park, 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
Calumet Park, IL

Average visibility in December - Calumet 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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