December weather forecast
Oak Park, MI

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Oak Park, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and 34.9°F (1.6°C).

Temperature

The start of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, receding from a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to a cold 34.9°F (1.6°C). A mean low-temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) is a distinguishing feature of December, indicating a slight dip from daytime highs.

Humidity

In Oak Park, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 7.7 days and typically collects 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 10.4 days. Throughout December, 2.48" (63mm) of snow is accumulated. In Oak Park, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.1 days and aggregates up to 17.13" (435mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Oak Park, the average sunshine in December is 3.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Oak Park are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following advice:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Oak Park, is 34.9°F (1.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 26.2°F (-3.2°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Oak Park?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.7 days and accumulates 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Oak Park, in December, it is raining for 7.7 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

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

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Oak Park, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Oak Park, MI

Average temperature in December - Oak Park, MI
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Oak Park, MI

Average pressure in December - Oak Park, MI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are March and November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Oak Park, MI

Average wind speed in December - Oak Park, MI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Oak Park, MI

Average humidity in December - Oak Park, MI
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Oak Park, MI

Average rainfall in December - Oak Park, MI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.3").

Average rainfall days in December
Oak Park, MI

Average rainfall days in December - Oak Park, MI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Oak Park, MI

Average snowfall in December - Oak Park, MI
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Oak Park, MI

Average snowfall days in December - Oak Park, MI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Oak Park, MI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Oak Park, MI
  • 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Oak Park, MI

Average sunshine days in December - Oak Park, MI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April, May and July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Oak Park, MI

Average UV index in December - Oak Park, MI
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Oak Park, MI

Average cloud cover in December - Oak Park, MI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Oak Park, MI

Average visibility in December - Oak Park, MI
  • 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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