December weather forecast
Long Lake, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Long Lake, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and an average high of 33.6°F (0.9°C).

Temperature

In Long Lake, the beginning of December is marked by a lowered average high-temperature, shifting from November's frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C) to a wintry 33.6°F (0.9°C). Long Lake anticipates an average minimum temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) in the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.2 days and accumulates 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Long Lake, in December, during 10.4 snowfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Long Lake, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.5 days and aggregates up to 13.54" (344mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Long Lake, the average sunshine in December is 4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Long Lake, is 33.6°F (0.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

What is the driest month?

December is the month with the least rainfall in Long Lake. Rain falls for 8.2 days and accumulates 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Long Lake, during December, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Long Lake, in December, during 10.4 snowfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year in Long Lake, Illinois, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

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

In Long Lake, the average day length in December is 9h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

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

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4h.

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 December, the average daily maximum UV index in Long Lake is 1. A UV Index estimate 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
Long Lake, IL

Average temperature in December - Long Lake, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Long Lake, IL

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

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Long Lake, IL

Average humidity in December - Long Lake, 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
Long Lake, IL

Average rainfall in December - Long Lake, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.98").

Average rainfall days in December
Long Lake, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Long Lake, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Long Lake, IL

Average snowfall in December - Long Lake, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Long Lake, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Long Lake, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Long Lake, 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: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Long Lake, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Long Lake, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Long Lake, IL

Average UV index in December - Long Lake, 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
Long Lake, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Long Lake, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

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 30).

Average visibility in December
Long Lake, IL

Average visibility in December - Long Lake, IL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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