December weather forecast
Hickory Hills, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Hickory Hills, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Temperature

Hickory Hills's progression into December includes a drop in the average high-temperature, from a chilly 46.2°F (7.9°C) in November to a cold 35.2°F (1.8°C). During December, Hickory Hills records an average temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

November and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 8.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Hickory Hills, Illinois, in December, snow falls for 9.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.76" (70mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 47.1 snowfall days, and 19.02" (483mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
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 7:18 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Hickory Hills is 4.1h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Hickory Hills is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Hickory Hills in December?

In December, in Hickory Hills, the average high-temperature is 35.2°F (1.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 25.5°F (-3.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Hickory Hills?

In Hickory Hills, Illinois, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

What is the driest month in Hickory Hills?

The months with the least rainfall are November and December Rain falls for 8.5 days and accumulates 1.77" (45mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Hickory Hills in December?

In December, in Hickory Hills, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Hickory Hills in December?

In Hickory Hills, Illinois, in December, snow falls for 9.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.76" (70mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hickory Hills?

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

How many hours of daylight does Hickory Hills have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Hickory Hills?

On the first day of December in Hickory Hills, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Hickory Hills?

The average sunshine duration in December in Hickory Hills, Illinois, is 4.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Hickory Hills?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December in Hickory Hills?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Hickory Hills, Illinois, is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Hickory Hills, IL

Average temperature in December - Hickory Hills, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.5°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 (18.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Hickory Hills, IL

Average pressure in December - Hickory Hills, 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
Hickory Hills, IL

Average wind speed in December - Hickory Hills, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Hickory Hills, IL

Average humidity in December - Hickory Hills, 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
Hickory Hills, IL

Average rainfall in December - Hickory Hills, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.61").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are November and December (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Hickory Hills, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Hickory Hills, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hickory Hills, IL

Average snowfall in December - Hickory Hills, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.76"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hickory Hills, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Hickory Hills, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 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
Hickory Hills, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hickory Hills, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hickory Hills, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Hickory Hills, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Hickory Hills, IL

Average UV index in December - Hickory Hills, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Hickory Hills, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Hickory Hills, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Hickory Hills, IL

Average visibility in December - Hickory Hills, 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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