December weather forecast
Channel Lake, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Channel Lake, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and max 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's chilly 44.4°F (6.9°C) to a wintry 32.5°F (0.3°C). The nighttime temperature in Channel Lake, during December, averages of 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 6 days and typically collects 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. Throughout the year, there are 38.2 snowfall days, and 15.59" (396mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
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 7:22 am and sunset at 4:29 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Channel Lake 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Channel Lake?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Channel Lake?

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

What is the driest month in Channel Lake?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Channel Lake?

In December, the rain falls for 6 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Channel Lake in December?

In Channel Lake, Illinois, during December, snow falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Channel Lake?

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

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

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Channel Lake?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, in Channel Lake, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:29 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Channel Lake?

The average sunshine duration in December in Channel Lake is 3.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Channel Lake?

The months with the lowest UV index in Channel Lake are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December in Channel Lake?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Channel Lake, Illinois, is 1. A UV Index value 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
Channel Lake, IL

Average temperature in December - Channel Lake, 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).

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Average pressure in December
Channel Lake, IL

Average pressure in December - Channel 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Channel Lake, IL

Average wind speed in December - Channel Lake, 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).

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Average humidity in December
Channel Lake, IL

Average humidity in December - Channel Lake, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Channel Lake, IL

Average rainfall in December - Channel Lake, 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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Channel Lake, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Channel Lake, 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).

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Average snowfall in December
Channel Lake, IL

Average snowfall in December - Channel Lake, 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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Channel Lake, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Channel Lake, 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).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Channel 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: 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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Channel Lake, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Channel Lake, 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).

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Average UV index in December
Channel Lake, IL

Average UV index in December - Channel Lake, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Channel Lake, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Channel Lake, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Channel Lake, IL

Average visibility in December - Channel Lake, 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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