December weather forecastForest Lake, IL
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Forest Lake, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and an average high of 33.4°F (0.8°C).Temperature
December ushers in a slight temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C) to an icy 33.4°F (0.8°C). During the month of December, the temperature falls to an average of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 8.8 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Forest Lake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.1 days and collects up to 32.24" (819mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 11.7 days. Throughout December, 3.46" (88mm) of snow is accumulated. In Forest Lake, during the entire year, snow falls for 55.5 days and aggregates up to 22.95" (583mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4h.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 health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Forest Lake, IL
- Average high temperature in December: 33.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Forest 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).
Average wind speed in December
Forest Lake, IL
- Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Forest 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
Forest Lake, IL
- Average rainfall in December: 1.65"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.61").
Average rainfall days in December
Forest Lake, IL
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Forest Lake, IL
- Average snowfall in December: 3.46"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.22").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Forest Lake, IL
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Forest Lake, IL
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
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: 4h and 0min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Forest Lake, IL
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Forest 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
Forest Lake, IL
- Average cloud cover in December: 58
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 31).
Average visibility in December
Forest Lake, IL
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).
