December weather forecast
Lake Catherine, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Lake Catherine, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Temperature

Start of December brings a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C) to a wintry 32.5°F (0.3°C). In the month of December, Lake Catherine's average low-temperature falls to a freezing cold 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Lake Catherine is 82%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6 days and accumulates 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 7.8 days. Throughout December, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is accumulated. In Lake Catherine, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.2 days and aggregates up to 15.59" (396mm) of snow.

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, in Lake Catherine, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:29 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Lake Catherine, 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Lake Catherine, is 32.5°F (0.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6 days and accumulates 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Lake Catherine, during December, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 7.8 days. Throughout December, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Lake Catherine have in December?

In Lake Catherine, Illinois, 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 4:29 pm CST.

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

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

Average temperature in December - Lake Catherine, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°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
Lake Catherine, IL

Average pressure in December - Lake Catherine, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lake Catherine, IL

Average wind speed in December - Lake Catherine, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Lake Catherine, IL

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

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

Average rainfall in December
Lake Catherine, IL

Average rainfall in December - Lake Catherine, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
Lake Catherine, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Lake Catherine, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lake Catherine, IL

Average snowfall in December - Lake Catherine, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lake Catherine, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Lake Catherine, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 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 Catherine, IL

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

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lake Catherine, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Lake Catherine, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Lake Catherine, IL

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Lake Catherine, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Lake Catherine, IL

Average visibility in December - Lake Catherine, 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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