December weather forecast
Olympia Fields, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Olympia Fields, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and 35.6°F (2°C).

Temperature

Onset of December comes with a temperature decline, the average high falling from a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C) in November to an icy 35.6°F (2°C). In December, Olympia Fields encounters an average low-temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) during the night.

Humidity

In Olympia Fields, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.9 days and accumulates 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Olympia Fields are January through April, October through December. In December, in Olympia Fields, it is snowing for 9.1 days. Throughout December, 2.76" (70mm) of snow is accumulated. In Olympia Fields, during the entire year, snow falls for 44.6 days and aggregates up to 16.46" (418mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:31 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Olympia Fields, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: During December, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Olympia Fields, 35.6°F (2°C) is the average high-temperature and 25.9°F (-3.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Olympia Fields?

In Olympia Fields, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.9 days and accumulates 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Olympia Fields, in December, it is raining for 7.9 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Olympia Fields, in December, snow falls for 9.1 days, with typically accumulated 2.76" (70mm) of snow.

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 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:31 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Olympia Fields, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Olympia Fields, IL

Average temperature in December - Olympia Fields, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Olympia Fields, IL

Average pressure in December - Olympia Fields, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"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
Olympia Fields, IL

Average wind speed in December - Olympia Fields, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

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
Olympia Fields, IL

Average humidity in December - Olympia Fields, 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 (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Olympia Fields, IL

Average rainfall in December - Olympia Fields, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Olympia Fields, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Olympia Fields, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Olympia Fields, IL

Average snowfall in December - Olympia Fields, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.76"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Olympia Fields, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Olympia Fields, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Olympia Fields, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Olympia Fields, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Olympia Fields, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Olympia Fields, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Olympia Fields, IL

Average UV index in December - Olympia Fields, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Olympia Fields, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Olympia Fields, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Olympia Fields, IL

Average visibility in December - Olympia Fields, IL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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