December weather forecast
Lake of the Woods, IL

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lake of the Woods, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and 37.6°F (3.1°C).

Temperature

Lake of the Woods experiences a temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) in November to a cold 37.6°F (3.1°C). Throughout December, Lake of the Woods registers a consistent average low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Lake of the Woods is 80%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.4 days and accumulates 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lake of the Woods, during December, snow falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow. In Lake of the Woods, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.9 days and aggregates up to 11.81" (300mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:37 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Lake of the Woods?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Lake of the Woods, is 37.6°F (3.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 27.5°F (-2.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Lake of the Woods?

In Lake of the Woods, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

What is the driest month in Lake of the Woods?

The month with the least rainfall in Lake of the Woods, Illinois, is December, when the rain falls for 8.4 days and typically collects 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Lake of the Woods?

In Lake of the Woods, Illinois, during December, the rain falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Lake of the Woods in December?

In Lake of the Woods, Illinois, in December, snow falls for 7.1 days, with typically accumulated 2.09" (53mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lake of the Woods?

December has the shortest days of the year in Lake of the Woods, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Lake of the Woods have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Lake of the Woods?

On the first day of December in Lake of the Woods, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:37 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lake of the Woods have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Lake of the Woods, Illinois, is 4.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Lake of the Woods?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Lake of the Woods?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Lake of the Woods, Illinois, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lake of the Woods, IL

Average temperature in December - Lake of the Woods, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.5°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 (19.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Lake of the Woods, IL

Average pressure in December - Lake of the Woods, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Lake of the Woods, IL

Average wind speed in December - Lake of the Woods, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Lake of the Woods, IL

Average humidity in December - Lake of the Woods, IL
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Lake of the Woods, IL

Average rainfall in December - Lake of the Woods, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.65").

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Average rainfall days in December
Lake of the Woods, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Lake of the Woods, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Lake of the Woods, IL

Average snowfall in December - Lake of the Woods, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Lake of the Woods, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Lake of the Woods, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 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
Lake of the Woods, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lake of the Woods, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Lake of the Woods, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Lake of the Woods, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Lake of the Woods, IL

Average UV index in December - Lake of the Woods, 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
Lake of the Woods, IL

Average cloud cover in December - Lake of the Woods, IL
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Lake of the Woods, IL

Average visibility in December - Lake of the Woods, IL
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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