December weather in Tower Lakes, IL
The average temperature in Tower Lakes in December is 26.9°F (19.6°F–34.2°F). Average precipitation: 2.12 inches. Average snowfall is 9.7 inches.
December is a winter month in Tower Lakes, and is cooler than the annual average of 47.9°F. Daily temperatures swing about 14.6°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 11 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 8h 56m. For travel, December is cold.
Avg High
34.2°F
Avg Low
19.6°F
Precipitation
2.12 in
Snow
9.7 in
December records in Tower Lakes
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 55.0°F (2003) | 10.9°F (2002) | 0.68 in (2006) |
| December 2 | 57.9°F (2012) | 12.0°F (2014) | 1.13 in (2018) |
| December 3 | 62.1°F (2012) | 5.0°F (2006) | 0.32 in (2018) |
| December 4 | 68.0°F (2012) | 3.9°F (2006) | 0.38 in (2011) |
| December 5 | 64.0°F (2017) | 0.0°F (2005) | 1.12 in (1999) |
| December 6 | 68.0°F (2001) | -2.0°F (2007) | 0.25 in (1999) |
| December 7 | 51.1°F (2001) | -6.0°F (2005) | 0.29 in (2004) |
| December 8 | 51.1°F (2023) | -5.1°F (2005) | 0.55 in (2004) |
| December 9 | 55.0°F (2023) | 0.0°F (2000) | 0.93 in (2009) |
| December 10 | 53.1°F (1999) | -7.1°F (2013) | 1.27 in (2003) |
| December 11 | 55.9°F (2015) | -2.9°F (2009) | 1.13 in (2021) |
| December 12 | 50.0°F (2015) | -6.0°F (2013) | 1.10 in (2020) |
| December 13 | 59.0°F (2015) | -8.0°F (2000) | 0.48 in (2001) |
| December 14 | 60.1°F (2015) | -2.0°F (2000) | 1.23 in (2015) |
| December 15 | 54.0°F (2011) | -4.0°F (2010) | 1.31 in (2022) |
| December 16 | 64.0°F (2021) | -5.1°F (2013) | 0.47 in (2012) |
| December 17 | 53.1°F (2006) | -5.1°F (2013) | 0.31 in (2008) |
| December 18 | 52.0°F (2002) | -4.0°F (2000) | 0.29 in (2002) |
| December 19 | 55.0°F (2002) | -11.0°F (2016) | 0.89 in (2008) |
| December 20 | 50.0°F (2018) | -11.0°F (2016) | 0.87 in (2012) |
| December 21 | 50.0°F (2015) | -8.0°F (2008) | 0.62 in (2012) |
| December 22 | 48.9°F (2015) | -11.0°F (2000) | 0.82 in (2006) |
| December 23 | 54.0°F (2019) | -11.9°F (2022) | 0.63 in (2023) |
| December 24 | 57.0°F (2015) | -11.9°F (2022) | 0.62 in (2015) |
| December 25 | 55.0°F (2019) | -9.9°F (2000) | 1.14 in (2009) |
| December 26 | 57.9°F (2019) | -11.0°F (2000) | 0.47 in (2023) |
| December 27 | 61.0°F (2019) | -8.0°F (2017) | 0.56 in (2021) |
| December 28 | 59.0°F (2008) | -8.0°F (2017) | 0.98 in (2008) |
| December 29 | 54.0°F (2019) | 0.0°F (2009) | 1.80 in (2015) |
| December 30 | 57.0°F (2022) | -6.0°F (2013) | 0.87 in (2020) |
| December 31 | 59.0°F (2002) | -6.0°F (2013) | 0.37 in (2011) |