December weather forecast
Niles, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Niles, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 35.1°F (1.7°C) and min 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature decreases in December, shifting from a frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C) in November to a wintry 35.1°F (1.7°C). During the nights of December, Niles records an average temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C), a minor drop from daytime peaks.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4.5 days and accumulates 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Niles, in December, snow falls for 5.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Niles, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.5 days and aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:29 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Niles, in December, the average high-temperature is 35.1°F (1.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 4.5 days and typically collects 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Niles in December?

In December, the rain falls for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Niles, during December, snow falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.16" (4mm) 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.

How many hours of daylight does Niles have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:29 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Niles?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Niles?

In Niles, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Niles, IL

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Niles, IL

Average pressure in December - Niles, 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
Niles, IL

Average wind speed in December - Niles, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Niles, IL

Average humidity in December - Niles, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Niles, IL

Average rainfall in December - Niles, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.31").

Average rainfall days in December
Niles, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Niles, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Niles, IL

Average snowfall in December - Niles, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Niles, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Niles, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Niles, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Niles, 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: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Niles, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Niles, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Niles, IL

Average UV index in December - Niles, 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
Niles, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Niles, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Niles, IL

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

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

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