December weather forecast
Hodgkins, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hodgkins, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and max 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature goes from a chilly 46.2°F (7.9°C) in November to a cold 35.2°F (1.8°C). Hodgkins records a steady low-temperature average of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Hodgkins, in December, snow falls for 9.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.76" (70mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Hodgkins, there are 47.1 snowfall days, and 19.02" (483mm) 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 6:59 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 Hodgkins, the average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Hodgkins?

In December, in Hodgkins, 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 represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

What is the driest month?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

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

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 9.6 days. Throughout December, 2.76" (70mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, 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 12min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, 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?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index 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 low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hodgkins, IL

Average temperature in December - Hodgkins, 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
Hodgkins, IL

Average pressure in December - Hodgkins, 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
Hodgkins, IL

Average wind speed in December - Hodgkins, 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
Hodgkins, IL

Average humidity in December - Hodgkins, 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
Hodgkins, IL

Average rainfall in December - Hodgkins, 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
Hodgkins, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Hodgkins, 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
Hodgkins, IL

Average snowfall in December - Hodgkins, 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
Hodgkins, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Hodgkins, 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
Hodgkins, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hodgkins, 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
Hodgkins, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Hodgkins, 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
Hodgkins, IL

Average UV index in December - Hodgkins, 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
Hodgkins, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Hodgkins, 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
Hodgkins, IL

Average visibility in December - Hodgkins, 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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