December weather forecast
Lake Fork, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Lake Fork, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

As December arrives, Lake Fork's weather displays a decrease in high-temperatures, transitioning from November's chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C) to a wintry 38.3°F (3.5°C). Throughout December, the temperature in Lake Fork falls to an average low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Lake Fork is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Lake Fork, Illinois, is December, when the rain falls for 8.3 days and typically collects 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Lake Fork, in December, during 6.7 snowfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 29.7 snowfall days, and 7.13" (181mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Lake Fork, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

In Lake Fork, in December, the average high-temperature is 38.3°F (3.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.5°F (-2.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 8.3 days and typically collects 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8.3 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Lake Fork, Illinois, in December, during 6.7 snowfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 23min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Lake Fork, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lake Fork, IL

Average temperature in December - Lake Fork, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Lake Fork, IL

Average pressure in December - Lake Fork, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lake Fork, IL

Average wind speed in December - Lake Fork, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Lake Fork, IL

Average humidity in December - Lake Fork, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

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

Average rainfall in December
Lake Fork, IL

Average rainfall in December - Lake Fork, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.1").

Average rainfall days in December
Lake Fork, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Lake Fork, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lake Fork, IL

Average snowfall in December - Lake Fork, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lake Fork, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Lake Fork, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lake Fork, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Lake Fork, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Lake Fork, IL

Average UV index in December - Lake Fork, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Lake Fork, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Lake Fork, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Lake Fork, IL

Average visibility in December - Lake Fork, 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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