December weather forecast
Oakbrook Terrace, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Oakbrook Terrace, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34.5°F (1.4°C) and an average low of 25°F (-3.9°C).

Temperature

Transition from November to December is accompanied by a temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C) to a cold 34.5°F (1.4°C). Throughout the month of December, Oakbrook Terrace witnesses an average temperature of 25°F (-3.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 7.5 days and typically collects 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Oakbrook Terrace, in December, snow falls for 10.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.48" (63mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 46.3 snowfall days, and 14.25" (362mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:31 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Oakbrook Terrace, records 34.5°F (1.4°C), while the low-temperature is 25°F (-3.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.5 days and accumulates 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Oakbrook Terrace, in December, during 7.5 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Oakbrook Terrace, in December, snow falls for 10.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.48" (63mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Oakbrook Terrace have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 12min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:31 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Oakbrook Terrace have in December?

In Oakbrook Terrace, the average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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 Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Average temperature in December - Oakbrook Terrace, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Average pressure in December - Oakbrook Terrace, 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
Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Average wind speed in December - Oakbrook Terrace, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Average humidity in December - Oakbrook Terrace, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

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
Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Average rainfall in December - Oakbrook Terrace, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.14").

Average rainfall days in December
Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Oakbrook Terrace, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Average snowfall in December - Oakbrook Terrace, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Oakbrook Terrace, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Oakbrook Terrace, 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 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Oakbrook Terrace, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Average UV index in December - Oakbrook Terrace, 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
Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Oakbrook Terrace, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Average visibility in December - Oakbrook Terrace, 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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