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

What's the typical weather in McHenry for December? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, McHenry typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 1°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -7°C. With the arrival of this cold month, make sure you're dressed in warm clothing. It's important to be ready for the chill.

Precipitation

McHenry in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 13 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 107 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit McHenry. September typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

McHenry, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 42%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 73 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
SunshineSunshine 107 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 37% *  
* Data from: Chicago, the United States of America (49 KM, 30 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
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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