December weather forecast
Oakland, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Oakland, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28°F (-2.2°C) and 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Temperature

The onset of December entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from a chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C) in November to a cold 38.5°F (3.6°C). During December, the temperature in Oakland is averaged to a low of 28°F (-2.2°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Oakland is 80%.

Rainfall

In December, in Oakland, Illinois, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout December, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Oakland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.5 days and collects up to 25.71" (653mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Oakland, during December, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of snow. In Oakland, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.3 days and aggregates up to 7.72" (196mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Oakland, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:38 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Oakland, the average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Oakland. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Oakland?

The high-temperature, in December, in Oakland, records 38.5°F (3.6°C), while the low-temperature is 28°F (-2.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Oakland?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December in Oakland?

In December, in Oakland, Illinois, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout December, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Oakland in December?

In Oakland, in December, snow falls for 6.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.97" (50mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Oakland?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Oakland have in December?

The average day length in December in Oakland is 9h and 25min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Oakland?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:38 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Oakland?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Oakland?

The months with the lowest UV index in Oakland, Illinois, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December in Oakland?

In Oakland, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Oakland, IL

Average temperature in December - Oakland, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28°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 (21.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Oakland, IL

Average pressure in December - Oakland, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Oakland, IL

Average wind speed in December - Oakland, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Oakland, IL

Average humidity in December - Oakland, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Oakland, IL

Average rainfall in December - Oakland, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.38").

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Average rainfall days in December
Oakland, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Oakland, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Oakland, IL

Average snowfall in December - Oakland, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.97"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Oakland, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Oakland, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Oakland, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Oakland, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Oakland, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Oakland, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Oakland, IL

Average UV index in December - Oakland, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Oakland, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Oakland, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Oakland, IL

Average visibility in December - Oakland, IL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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