December weather forecast
Lakewood Shores, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lakewood Shores, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between max 35.6°F (2°C) and min 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Temperature

As December begins, there is a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C) in November to a wintry 35.6°F (2°C). Lakewood Shores reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.7 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 160.4 rainfall days, and 33.5" (851mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 8.5 days. Throughout December, 2.44" (62mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 38.7 snowfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:33 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Lakewood Shores, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December translates into the following guidance:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Lakewood Shores?

In Lakewood Shores, 35.6°F (2°C) is the average high-temperature and 25.5°F (-3.6°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Lakewood Shores?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Lakewood Shores, in December, during 8.7 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Lakewood Shores, during December, snow falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Lakewood Shores is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Lakewood Shores, the average day length in December is 9h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:33 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Lakewood Shores, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Lakewood Shores, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Lakewood Shores, IL

Average temperature in December - Lakewood Shores, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Lakewood Shores, IL

Average pressure in December - Lakewood Shores, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lakewood Shores, IL

Average wind speed in December - Lakewood Shores, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Lakewood Shores, IL

Average humidity in December - Lakewood Shores, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Lakewood Shores, IL

Average rainfall in December - Lakewood Shores, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Lakewood Shores, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Lakewood Shores, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lakewood Shores, IL

Average snowfall in December - Lakewood Shores, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.44"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lakewood Shores, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Lakewood Shores, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lakewood Shores, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lakewood Shores, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Lakewood Shores, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Lakewood Shores, IL

Average UV index in December - Lakewood Shores, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Lakewood Shores, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Lakewood Shores, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Lakewood Shores, IL

Average visibility in December - Lakewood Shores, IL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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