December weather forecast
Hanover Park, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hanover Park, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and 34°F (1.1°C).

Temperature

Hanover Park's December weather shows a moderate shift in high-temperatures, falling from November's chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) to an icy 34°F (1.1°C). An average minimum temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) is recorded during the month of December.

Humidity

In Hanover Park, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.2 days and accumulates 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Hanover Park, in December, snow falls for 10.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.13" (54mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 46.4 snowfall days, and 13.03" (331mm) 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 7:01 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:31 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Hanover Park, Illinois, is 3.9h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Hanover Park. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December translates into these guidelines:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Hanover Park, is 34°F (1.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 23.9°F (-4.5°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 7.2 days and typically collects 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Hanover Park, in December, during 7.2 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Hanover Park, in December, during 10.6 snowfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Hanover Park have in December?

In Hanover Park, the average day length in December is 9h and 11min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:31 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Hanover Park is 3.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hanover Park, IL

Average temperature in December - Hanover Park, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 34°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 (27.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Hanover Park, IL

Average pressure in December - Hanover 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
Hanover Park, IL

Average wind speed in December - Hanover Park, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Hanover Park, IL

Average humidity in December - Hanover Park, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Hanover Park, IL

Average rainfall in December - Hanover Park, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.02").

Average rainfall days in December
Hanover Park, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Hanover Park, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hanover Park, IL

Average snowfall in December - Hanover Park, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hanover Park, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Hanover Park, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hanover Park, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hanover 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: 3h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hanover Park, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Hanover Park, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Hanover Park, IL

Average UV index in December - Hanover Park, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Hanover Park, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Hanover Park, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Hanover Park, IL

Average visibility in December - Hanover Park, IL
  • 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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