December weather forecast
Hopedale, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hopedale, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.9°F (2.7°C) and 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Temperature

Hopedale observes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's chilly 48.9°F (9.4°C) to a wintry 36.9°F (2.7°C). During the nights in December, Hopedale experiences a consistent average temperature of 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Hopedale, during December, the rain falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Hopedale, there are 131.4 rainfall days, and 20.08" (510mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Hopedale, Illinois, in December, snow falls for 5.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.22" (31mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 25.8 snowfall days, and 8.66" (220mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Hopedale, the average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Hopedale. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 36.9°F (2.7°C) and a low-temperature of 26.4°F (-3.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Hopedale, in December, it is raining for 6.6 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Hopedale, during December, snow falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Hopedale.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Hopedale, IL

Average temperature in December - Hopedale, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Hopedale, IL

Average pressure in December - Hopedale, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hopedale, IL

Average wind speed in December - Hopedale, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Hopedale, IL

Average humidity in December - Hopedale, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Hopedale, IL

Average rainfall in December - Hopedale, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

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

Average rainfall days in December
Hopedale, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Hopedale, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hopedale, IL

Average snowfall in December - Hopedale, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hopedale, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Hopedale, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 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
Hopedale, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hopedale, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hopedale, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Hopedale, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Hopedale, IL

Average UV index in December - Hopedale, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Hopedale, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Hopedale, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Hopedale, IL

Average visibility in December - Hopedale, IL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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