December weather forecast
Crystal Lake, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Crystal Lake, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a shift in temperature, down from a frosty 44.6°F (7°C) in November to an icy 32.9°F (0.5°C). December's average low-temperature reading settles at a subzero cold 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Crystal Lake is 82%.

Rainfall

November and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 7.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Crystal Lake are January through May, October through December. In Crystal Lake, in December, snow falls for 10.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.89" (48mm) of snow. In Crystal Lake, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 48.7 days and aggregates up to 11.85" (301mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Crystal Lake is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Crystal Lake, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:31 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Crystal Lake is 3.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Crystal Lake are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Crystal Lake?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Crystal Lake, Illinois, are 32.9°F (0.5°C) and 22.8°F (-5.1°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Crystal Lake?

The average relative humidity in December in Crystal Lake is 82%.

What is the driest month in Crystal Lake?

November and December are months with the least rain in Crystal Lake when the rain falls for 7.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Crystal Lake in December?

In Crystal Lake, in December, it is raining for 7.9 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Crystal Lake?

In Crystal Lake, during December, snow falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of snow.

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

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

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

In Crystal Lake, Illinois, the average day length in December is 9h and 9min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Crystal Lake?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:31 pm CST.

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

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Crystal Lake?

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

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

In Crystal Lake, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Crystal Lake, IL

Average temperature in December - Crystal Lake, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°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 (15.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Crystal Lake, IL

Average pressure in December - Crystal Lake, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"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).

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Average wind speed in December
Crystal Lake, IL

Average wind speed in December - Crystal Lake, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Crystal Lake, IL

Average humidity in December - Crystal Lake, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Crystal Lake, IL

Average rainfall in December - Crystal Lake, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are November and December (0.94").

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Average rainfall days in December
Crystal Lake, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Crystal Lake, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Crystal Lake, IL

Average snowfall in December - Crystal Lake, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Crystal Lake, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Crystal Lake, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 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
Crystal Lake, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Crystal 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Crystal Lake, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Crystal Lake, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10 days).

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Average UV index in December
Crystal Lake, IL

Average UV index in December - Crystal Lake, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Crystal Lake, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Crystal Lake, IL

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

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

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