December weather forecast
Crest Hill, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Crest Hill, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25°F (-3.9°C) and an average high of 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

December comes with a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from November's frosty 47.1°F (8.4°C) to a wintry 35.1°F (1.7°C). Crest Hill records an average low-temperature of 25°F (-3.9°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Crest Hill, in December, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 153.6 rainfall days, and 32.72" (831mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Crest Hill, during December, snow falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of snow. In Crest Hill, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.2 days and aggregates up to 14.61" (371mm) of snow.

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 7:00 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:32 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Crest Hill, is 35.1°F (1.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 25°F (-3.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in July is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Crest Hill, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Crest Hill, in December, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Crest Hill, in December, snow falls for 8 days, with typically accumulated 2.4" (61mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:32 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Crest Hill have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Crest Hill, IL

Average temperature in December - Crest Hill, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Crest Hill, IL

Average pressure in December - Crest Hill, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Crest Hill, IL

Average wind speed in December - Crest Hill, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Crest Hill, IL

Average humidity in December - Crest Hill, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Crest Hill, IL

Average rainfall in December - Crest Hill, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.61").

Average rainfall days in December
Crest Hill, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Crest Hill, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Crest Hill, IL

Average snowfall in December - Crest Hill, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.4"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Crest Hill, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Crest Hill, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.9 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
Crest Hill, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Crest Hill, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
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: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Crest Hill, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Crest Hill, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Crest Hill, IL

Average UV index in December - Crest Hill, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Crest Hill, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Crest Hill, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Crest Hill, IL

Average visibility in December - Crest Hill, IL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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