December weather forecast
Crystal Lake, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Crystal Lake, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and an average high of 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Temperature

During the transition into December, Crystal Lake observes a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 44.6°F (7°C) in November to a cold 32.9°F (0.5°C). Throughout the month of December, Crystal Lake sees a steady low-temperature average of 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

November and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 7.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Crystal Lake, during December, snow falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 48.7 snowfall days, and 11.85" (301mm) 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 7:03 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:31 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Crystal Lake, the average sunshine in December is 3.9h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

Crystal Lake in December has an average high-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are November and December Rain falls for 7.9 days and accumulates 0.94" (24mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Crystal Lake, in December, during 7.9 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Crystal Lake, during December, snow falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of snow.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 9min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:31 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

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.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Crystal Lake, IL

Average temperature in December - Crystal Lake, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Crystal Lake, IL

Average pressure in December - Crystal Lake, 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
Crystal Lake, IL

Average wind speed in December - Crystal Lake, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Crystal Lake, IL

Average humidity in December - Crystal Lake, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Crystal Lake, IL

Average rainfall in December - Crystal Lake, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are November and December (0.94").

Average rainfall days in December
Crystal Lake, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Crystal Lake, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Crystal Lake, IL

Average snowfall in December - Crystal Lake, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Crystal Lake, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Crystal Lake, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Crystal Lake, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Crystal Lake, 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: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Crystal Lake, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Crystal Lake, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10 days).

Average UV index in December
Crystal Lake, IL

Average UV index in December - Crystal Lake, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Crystal Lake, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Crystal Lake, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Crystal Lake, IL

Average visibility in December - Crystal Lake, IL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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