December weather forecast
Forest Park, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Forest Park, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.6°F (-3°C) and an average high of 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

Observing a mild shift, the average high-temperature during December reduces from November's chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C) to an icy 35.1°F (1.7°C). Forest Park's nocturnal readings in December exhibit minimal variation from the daytime temperatures, averaging at a freezing cold 26.6°F (-3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Forest Park is 80%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall in Forest Park. Rain falls for 8.2 days and accumulates 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Forest Park, in December, snow falls for 8.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.52" (64mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Forest Park, there are 40.3 snowfall days, and 16.81" (427mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

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 minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December translates into the following guidance:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Forest Park in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Forest Park, is 35.1°F (1.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 26.6°F (-3°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Forest Park?

In December, the average relative humidity in Forest Park is 80%.

What is the driest month in Forest Park?

December is the month with the least rainfall in Forest Park, Illinois. Rain falls for 8.2 days and accumulates 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Forest Park?

In Forest Park, in December, during 8.2 rainfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Forest Park?

In Forest Park, Illinois, during December, snow falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Forest Park?

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 in Forest Park?

The average day length in December in Forest Park is 9h and 11min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Forest Park?

On the first day of December in Forest Park, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Forest Park?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Forest Park, Illinois, is 4.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Forest Park?

January 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 Forest Park?

In Forest Park, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Forest Park, IL

Average temperature in December - Forest Park, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Forest Park, IL

Average pressure in December - Forest Park, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Forest Park, IL

Average wind speed in December - Forest Park, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Forest Park, IL

Average humidity in December - Forest Park, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Forest Park, IL

Average rainfall in December - Forest Park, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.57").

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Average rainfall days in December
Forest Park, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Forest Park, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Forest Park, IL

Average snowfall in December - Forest Park, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.52"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Forest Park, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Forest Park, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Forest Park, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Forest Park, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Forest Park, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Forest Park, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Forest Park, IL

Average UV index in December - Forest Park, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Forest Park, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Forest Park, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
Forest Park, IL

Average visibility in December - Forest Park, 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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