December weather forecast
Lockport, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lockport, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 34.9°F (1.6°C) and 25°F (-3.9°C).

Temperature

In the transition to December, Lockport observes a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C) in November to an icy 34.9°F (1.6°C). Lockport throughout December, records an average low-temperature of 25°F (-3.9°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Lockport, Illinois, in December, it is raining for 4.5 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Lockport, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.8 days and collects up to 10.08" (256mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 6.3 days. Throughout December, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 30.8 snowfall days, and 4.02" (102mm) 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 7:00 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:32 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Lockport, the average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 34.9°F (1.6°C) and 25°F (-3.9°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in July is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Lockport, in December, it is raining for 4.5 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 6.3 days. Throughout December, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Lockport is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Lockport have in December?

In Lockport, the average day length in December is 9h and 13min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:32 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Lockport?

In Lockport, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

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 Lockport, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Lockport, IL

Average temperature in December - Lockport, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Lockport, IL

Average pressure in December - Lockport, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"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
Lockport, IL

Average wind speed in December - Lockport, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Lockport, IL

Average humidity in December - Lockport, 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 (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Lockport, IL

Average rainfall in December - Lockport, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.38").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Lockport, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Lockport, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lockport, IL

Average snowfall in December - Lockport, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.14").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lockport, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Lockport, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 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
Lockport, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lockport, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lockport, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Lockport, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Lockport, IL

Average UV index in December - Lockport, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Lockport, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Lockport, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Lockport, IL

Average visibility in December - Lockport, IL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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