December weather forecast
Park Ridge, WI

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Park Ridge, Wisconsin, with an average temperature fluctuating between 16.5°F (-8.6°C) and 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Temperature

Park Ridge's progression into December involves a drop in the average high-temperature, receding from an icy 39.2°F (4°C) in November to a freezing cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C). Park Ridge in December experiences a low-temperature average of 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

Rainfall

In Park Ridge, during December, the rain falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation. In Park Ridge, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123.2 days and collects up to 23.54" (598mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Park Ridge is December, when snow falls for 12.9 days and typically aggregates up to 5.2" (132mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:28 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.1h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Park Ridge, in December, the average high-temperature is 25.9°F (-3.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Park Ridge, in December, it is raining for 4.6 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 12.9 days and accumulates 5.2" (132mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 12.9 days. Throughout December, 5.2" (132mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Park Ridge have in December?

The average day length in December in Park Ridge is 8h and 54min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:28 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Park Ridge, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Park Ridge, WI

Average temperature in December - Park Ridge, WI
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).

Average pressure in December
Park Ridge, WI

Average pressure in December - Park Ridge, WI
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Park Ridge, WI

Average wind speed in December - Park Ridge, WI
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Park Ridge, WI

Average humidity in December - Park Ridge, WI
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Park Ridge, WI

Average rainfall in December - Park Ridge, WI
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Park Ridge, WI

Average rainfall days in December - Park Ridge, WI
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Park Ridge, WI

Average snowfall in December - Park Ridge, WI
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Park Ridge, WI

Average snowfall days in December - Park Ridge, WI
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Park Ridge, WI

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Park Ridge, WI
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Park Ridge, WI

Average sunshine days in December - Park Ridge, WI
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April, May and June (12.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Park Ridge, WI

Average UV index in December - Park Ridge, WI
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Park Ridge, WI

Average cloud cover in December - Park Ridge, WI
  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Park Ridge, WI

Average visibility in December - Park Ridge, WI
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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