December weather forecast
Long Lake, IL

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Long Lake, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and 33.6°F (0.9°C).

Temperature

The start of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, receding from a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C) in November to a cold 33.6°F (0.9°C). Long Lake records an average low-temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Long Lake is 81%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Long Lake is December, when the rain falls for 8.2 days and typically collects 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Long Lake, in December, during 10.4 snowfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Long Lake, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.5 days and aggregates up to 13.54" (344mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Long Lake, Illinois. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Long Lake?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 33.6°F (0.9°C) and a low-temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Long Lake?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

What is the driest month in Long Lake?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 8.2 days and typically collects 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Long Lake in December?

In Long Lake, Illinois, during December, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

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

In December, in Long Lake, Illinois, it is snowing for 10.4 days. Throughout December, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

The month with the shortest days in Long Lake is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December in Long Lake is 9h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Long Lake?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, in Long Lake, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

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

The average sunshine duration in December in Long Lake, Illinois, is 4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Long Lake?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Long Lake?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Long Lake is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Long Lake, IL

Average temperature in December - Long Lake, IL
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Long Lake, IL

Average pressure in December - Long Lake, IL
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Long Lake, IL

Average wind speed in December - Long Lake, IL
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Long Lake, IL

Average humidity in December - Long 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Long Lake, IL

Average rainfall in December - Long Lake, IL
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.98").

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Average rainfall days in December
Long Lake, IL

Average rainfall days in December - Long Lake, IL
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Long Lake, IL

Average snowfall in December - Long Lake, IL
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Long Lake, IL

Average snowfall days in December - Long Lake, IL
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.7 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
Long Lake, IL

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Long 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 month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Long Lake, IL

Average sunshine days in December - Long Lake, IL
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Long Lake, IL

Average UV index in December - Long 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Long Lake, IL

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

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 30).

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Average visibility in December
Long Lake, IL

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

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

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