December weather forecast
Fox Lake, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fox Lake, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and 32.7°F (0.4°C).

Temperature

Fox Lake's December weather comes with a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a chilly 44.6°F (7°C) in November to a cold 32.7°F (0.4°C). Fox Lake experiences a nighttime temperature average of 22.8°F (-5.1°C) during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Fox Lake is December, when the rain falls for 7.9 days and typically collects 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Fox Lake, during December, snow falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow. In Fox Lake, during the entire year, snow falls for 49 days and aggregates up to 16.5" (419mm) 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 7:03 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 Fox Lake, Illinois, 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Fox Lake in December?

In Fox Lake, in December, the average high-temperature is 32.7°F (0.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Fox Lake?

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

What is the driest month in Fox Lake?

The month with the least rainfall in Fox Lake is December, when the rain falls for 7.9 days and typically collects 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

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

In Fox Lake, in December, it is raining for 7.9 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation.

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

In Fox Lake, in December, during 10.3 snowfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

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

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

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Fox 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 Fox Lake, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

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

The average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

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

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 Fox Lake?

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

Average temperature in December - Fox Lake, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°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
Fox Lake, IL

Average pressure in December - Fox 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
Fox Lake, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Fox Lake, IL

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

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

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Average rainfall in December
Fox Lake, IL

Average rainfall in December - Fox Lake, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.34").

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Average rainfall days in December
Fox Lake, IL

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Fox Lake, IL

Average snowfall in December - Fox Lake, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.16").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Fox Lake, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Fox Lake, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 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
Fox Lake, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fox 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (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
Fox Lake, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Fox Lake, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Fox Lake, IL

Average UV index in December - Fox 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
Fox Lake, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Fox Lake, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Fox Lake, IL

Average visibility in December - Fox 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).

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