December weather forecast
La Crosse, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in La Crosse, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 37°F (2.8°C) and 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Temperature

La Crosse's December weather shows a moderate shift in high-temperatures, falling from November's frosty 48.9°F (9.4°C) to an icy 37°F (2.8°C). The average low-temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) is witnessed in La Crosse during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in La Crosse is 79%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.6 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in La Crosse, there are 127.6 rainfall days, and 21.02" (534mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in La Crosse, Illinois, it is snowing for 5.4 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is accumulated. In La Crosse, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.4 days and aggregates up to 9.06" (230mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in La Crosse. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in La Crosse?

The average high-temperature, in December, in La Crosse, is 37°F (2.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 25.5°F (-3.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in La Crosse?

In La Crosse, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

How many days does it rain in December in La Crosse?

In La Crosse, Illinois, in December, it is raining for 5.6 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in La Crosse in December?

In December, in La Crosse, Illinois, it is snowing for 5.4 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in La Crosse?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in La Crosse, Illinois.

What is the average length of the day in December in La Crosse?

The average day length in December in La Crosse is 9h and 20min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in La Crosse?

On the first day of December in La Crosse, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in La Crosse?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in La Crosse?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in La Crosse.

What is the UV index intensity in December in La Crosse?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in La Crosse, Illinois, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
La Crosse, IL

Average temperature in December - La Crosse, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
La Crosse, IL

Average pressure in December - La Crosse, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
La Crosse, IL

Average wind speed in December - La Crosse, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
La Crosse, IL

Average humidity in December - La Crosse, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
La Crosse, IL

Average rainfall in December - La Crosse, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").

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Average rainfall days in December
La Crosse, IL

Average rainfall days in December - La Crosse, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
La Crosse, IL

Average snowfall in December - La Crosse, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
La Crosse, IL

Average snowfall days in December - La Crosse, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
La Crosse, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - La Crosse, IL
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
La Crosse, IL

Average sunshine days in December - La Crosse, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
La Crosse, IL

Average UV index in December - La Crosse, IL
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
La Crosse, IL

Average cloud cover in December - La Crosse, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
La Crosse, IL

Average visibility in December - La Crosse, 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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