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Winthrop Harbor Weather in December

In Winthrop Harbor, December brings low daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), with nights cooling to -5°C (23°F). Expect quite a bit of snow/rainfall this month.

Rainfall in Winthrop Harbor in December

Typically around 13 days of snow/rainfall are expected, averaging 79 mm (3.1 in) for the month. Neither particularly heavy nor particularly frequent, the rain this month is about average. A light jacket should be enough on most wet days.

Temperature in Winthrop Harbor in December

In December, Winthrop Harbor gets low temperatures, with highs of 2°C (36°F). Nights cool to around -5°C (23°F). The winter season is characteristic of December. Staying warm is the main priority this month, especially during mornings and evenings. Nights drop below freezing to -5°C (23°F). An extra blanket is worth packing if you're unsure about the heating where you're staying. With temperatures this low, you'll need to dress warmly. Staying prepared is crucial to avoid the discomfort of the cold.

Sunshine in Winthrop Harbor in December

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

December in Winthrop Harbor can still be great, but if you prefer pleasant temperatures along with dry and sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.

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Winthrop Harbor Temperature in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C (23°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C (36°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 42%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 79 mm (3.1 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
SunshineSunshine 107 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 37% *  
* Data from: Chicago, the United States of America (55 KM, 34 Miles).

Best Places 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. See all of the United States of America in December →

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Winthrop Harbor in December

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Winthrop Harbor in December. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month

What To Do in Winthrop Harbor in December

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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