December weather forecast
South Holland, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in South Holland, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and 35.8°F (2.1°C).

Temperature

The onset of December is marked by a decrease in temperature, transitioning from a frosty 46.8°F (8.2°C) in November to a wintry 35.8°F (2.1°C). With a barely noticeable fluctuation in temperature, South Holland reaches an average low of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) during the December nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

February and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 4.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in South Holland are January through April, October through December. In South Holland, in December, during 7.5 snowfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 34.1 snowfall days, and 4.13" (105mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 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 4:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December translates into these guidelines:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in South Holland, is 35.8°F (2.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

What is the average humidity in December in South Holland?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

What is the driest month?

February and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 4.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in December?

In South Holland, during December, the rain falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In South Holland, in December, during 7.5 snowfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is typically 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.

How many hours of daylight does South Holland have in December?

In South Holland, the average day length in December is 9h and 13min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in South Holland, 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 4:30 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In South Holland, the average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

When is 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 South Holland, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
South Holland, IL

Average temperature in December - South Holland, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.6°F).

Average pressure in December
South Holland, IL

Average pressure in December - South Holland, 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
South Holland, IL

Average wind speed in December - South Holland, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
South Holland, IL

Average humidity in December - South Holland, 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
South Holland, IL

Average rainfall in December - South Holland, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (1.38").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
South Holland, IL

Average rainfall days in December - South Holland, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
South Holland, IL

Average snowfall in December - South Holland, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
South Holland, IL

Average snowfall days in December - South Holland, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 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
South Holland, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - South Holland, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
South Holland, IL

Average sunshine days in December - South Holland, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

Average UV index in December
South Holland, IL

Average UV index in December - South Holland, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
South Holland, IL

Average cloud cover in December - South Holland, 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 28).

Average visibility in December
South Holland, IL

Average visibility in December - South Holland, 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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