December weather forecast
Lake Barrington, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Lake Barrington, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 33.4°F (0.8°C) and min 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Temperature

Lake Barrington's December weather features a mild decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C) in November to an icy 33.4°F (0.8°C). An average nighttime temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) is recorded in Lake Barrington during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Lake Barrington, in December, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 1.65" (42mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Lake Barrington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.1 days and collects up to 32.24" (819mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 11.7 days. Throughout December, 3.46" (88mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 55.5 snowfall days, and 22.95" (583mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Lake Barrington, is 33.4°F (0.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 23.9°F (-4.5°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Lake Barrington, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8.8 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Lake Barrington, during December, snow falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) 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 10min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Lake Barrington?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Lake Barrington?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Lake Barrington.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Lake Barrington, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Lake Barrington, IL

Average temperature in December - Lake Barrington, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Lake Barrington, IL

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

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Lake Barrington, IL

Average humidity in December - Lake Barrington, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Lake Barrington, IL

Average rainfall in December - Lake Barrington, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.61").

Average rainfall days in December
Lake Barrington, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Lake Barrington, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lake Barrington, IL

Average snowfall in December - Lake Barrington, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.22").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lake Barrington, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Lake Barrington, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lake Barrington, 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 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lake Barrington, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Lake Barrington, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Lake Barrington, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Lake Barrington, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Lake Barrington, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Lake Barrington, IL

Average visibility in December - Lake Barrington, 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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