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Gurnee weather in December (Illinois, United States of America)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Gurnee during December? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In December, Gurnee tends to experience low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Winter occurs in December. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 2°C, cooling off to about -6°C at night. As one of the coldest months, it's important to layer up to stay warm. Don't let the chill catch you off-guard.

Precipitation

Gurnee in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 13 days.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 107 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Gurnee. July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Gurnee climate page with graphs.

 

Gurnee, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 43%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 79 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
SunshineSunshine 107 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 37% *  
Data from: Chicago, the United States of America (43 KM, 26 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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