December weather forecast
Fox Lake, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fox Lake, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and max 32.7°F (0.4°C).

Temperature

Fox Lake in December demonstrates a small temperature transition, adjusting from an average high of a frosty 44.6°F (7°C) in November to a wintry 32.7°F (0.4°C). Throughout December, Fox Lake records an average temperature of 22.8°F (-5.1°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 7.9 days and accumulates 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Fox Lake, in December, during 10.3 snowfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 49 snowfall days, and 16.5" (419mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jun 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Fox Lake, is 32.7°F (0.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Fox Lake, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

What is the driest month in Fox Lake?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 7.9 days and typically collects 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7.9 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Fox Lake, in December, during 10.3 snowfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Fox Lake, the average day length in December is 9h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Fox Lake have in December?

In Fox Lake, the average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

What are the months 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?

In Fox Lake, 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 the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Fox Lake, IL

Average temperature in December - Fox Lake, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.7°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 (26.6°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 (14.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Fox Lake, IL

Average pressure in December - Fox 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
Fox Lake, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Fox Lake, IL

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

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

Average rainfall in December
Fox Lake, IL

Average rainfall in December - Fox Lake, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.34").

Average rainfall days in December
Fox Lake, IL

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fox Lake, IL

Average snowfall in December - Fox Lake, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.16").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fox Lake, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Fox Lake, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fox 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Fox Lake, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Fox Lake, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Fox Lake, IL

Average UV index in December - Fox 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
Fox Lake, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Fox Lake, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Fox Lake, IL

Average visibility in December - Fox Lake, IL
  • 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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