Crystal Lake weather in January
In January, Crystal Lake sees average daytime highs of 30°F and overnight lows near 17°F, with 2.0 in of precipitation across 7.9 wet days and about 9.3 hours of daylight. It is the 12th-warmest and 11th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°F through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 22% of the time in January, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 9 hours at the start of January to 9 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Crystal Lake's 12th-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Crystal Lake's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 12th warmest
- Overnight low
- 17°
- 1st coldest
- Precipitation
- 2.0 in
- 7.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 9 h 12 min
- 7:26 AM – 4:40 PM
- Cloud cover
- 71%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 9 mph
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 1.9 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.0
- out of 10
Crystal Lake is city in McHenry County, Illinois, USA.
- Density
- 780/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1914
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°F through the month.
A typical January day in Crystal Lake reaches about 30°F in the afternoon and slips back to 17°F overnight — a 13°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 15°F and 43°F. Set against its neighbours, January runs about 5°F cooler than December and about 4°F cooler than February.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°F) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 19 |
| 2 | 31 | 19 |
| 3 | 31 | 19 |
| 4 | 31 | 18 |
| 5 | 31 | 18 |
| 6 | 31 | 18 |
| 7 | 31 | 18 |
| 8 | 30 | 17 |
| 9 | 30 | 17 |
| 10 | 30 | 17 |
| 11 | 30 | 17 |
| 12 | 30 | 17 |
| 13 | 29 | 16 |
| 14 | 29 | 16 |
| 15 | 29 | 16 |
| 16 | 29 | 16 |
| 17 | 29 | 16 |
| 18 | 29 | 15 |
| 19 | 29 | 15 |
| 20 | 29 | 15 |
| 21 | 29 | 15 |
| 22 | 29 | 15 |
| 23 | 29 | 15 |
| 24 | 29 | 15 |
| 25 | 29 | 16 |
| 26 | 29 | 16 |
| 27 | 29 | 16 |
| 28 | 29 | 16 |
| 29 | 29 | 16 |
| 30 | 30 | 16 |
| 31 | 30 | 16 |
How January really feels in Crystal Lake
Once humidity and wind are folded in, January averages 0 days that feel above 90°F and 31 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in January is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Crystal Lake weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 12th-warmest and 11th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 17° | 2.0 | 7.9 | 6 | 9.3 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 34° / 20° | 1.9 | 7 | 5.2 | 10.3 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 45° / 29° | 2.5 | 9.7 | 3.3 | 11.6 | 1.1 |
| Apr | 57° / 39° | 4.3 | 12.3 | 1.1 | 13.1 | 3.7 |
| May | 68° / 50° | 4.3 | 12.2 | 0 | 14.4 | 5.9 |
| Jun | 78° / 61° | 3.8 | 11.8 | 0 | 15 | 6.4 |
| Jul | 82° / 65° | 3.4 | 10.4 | 0 | 14.8 | 6.4 |
| Aug | 80° / 63° | 3.6 | 10.6 | 0 | 13.7 | 6.6 |
| Sep | 73° / 55° | 3.0 | 8.8 | 0 | 12.3 | 7.0 |
| Oct | 60° / 44° | 3.0 | 8.7 | 0.2 | 10.8 | 5.0 |
| Nov | 46° / 33° | 2.4 | 7.8 | 1.6 | 9.6 | 1.4 |
| Dec | 35° / 22° | 2.1 | 8 | 4.6 | 9 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 22% of the time in January, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 10% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 68%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Cloudier (%) | 68 | 68 | 68 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 68 |
| 2 | 32 | 68 |
| 3 | 32 | 68 |
| 4 | 30 | 70 |
| 5 | 30 | 70 |
| 6 | 30 | 70 |
| 7 | 30 | 70 |
| 8 | 30 | 70 |
| 9 | 30 | 70 |
| 10 | 31 | 69 |
| 11 | 31 | 69 |
| 12 | 32 | 68 |
| 13 | 32 | 68 |
| 14 | 33 | 67 |
| 15 | 34 | 66 |
| 16 | 33 | 67 |
| 17 | 34 | 66 |
| 18 | 34 | 66 |
| 19 | 34 | 66 |
| 20 | 34 | 66 |
| 21 | 34 | 66 |
| 22 | 33 | 67 |
| 23 | 33 | 67 |
| 24 | 33 | 67 |
| 25 | 33 | 67 |
| 26 | 32 | 68 |
| 27 | 32 | 68 |
| 28 | 32 | 68 |
| 29 | 32 | 68 |
| 30 | 32 | 68 |
| 31 | 32 | 68 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Crystal Lake gets around 2.0 in of rain and snow over 7.9 wet days in January. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 25% and peaks near 27% on the wettest days, and about 6 days bring snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Snow chance (%) | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 16 |
| 2 | 25 | 17 |
| 3 | 26 | 17 |
| 4 | 26 | 17 |
| 5 | 26 | 18 |
| 6 | 27 | 18 |
| 7 | 27 | 18 |
| 8 | 27 | 19 |
| 9 | 27 | 19 |
| 10 | 27 | 19 |
| 11 | 27 | 19 |
| 12 | 27 | 19 |
| 13 | 27 | 19 |
| 14 | 27 | 20 |
| 15 | 27 | 20 |
| 16 | 27 | 20 |
| 17 | 27 | 20 |
| 18 | 26 | 20 |
| 19 | 26 | 20 |
| 20 | 25 | 20 |
| 21 | 25 | 20 |
| 22 | 24 | 20 |
| 23 | 24 | 20 |
| 24 | 24 | 20 |
| 25 | 23 | 20 |
| 26 | 23 | 20 |
| 27 | 23 | 20 |
| 28 | 23 | 20 |
| 29 | 22 | 20 |
| 30 | 22 | 19 |
| 31 | 22 | 19 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Dry (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 100 |
| 4 | 100 |
| 5 | 100 |
| 6 | 100 |
| 7 | 100 |
| 8 | 100 |
| 9 | 100 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 100 |
| 12 | 100 |
| 13 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 |
| 16 | 100 |
| 17 | 100 |
| 18 | 100 |
| 19 | 100 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 21 | 100 |
| 22 | 100 |
| 23 | 100 |
| 24 | 100 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 26 | 100 |
| 27 | 100 |
| 28 | 100 |
| 29 | 100 |
| 30 | 100 |
| 31 | 100 |
Wind in January
Winds average 9 mph in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 9 mph on the calmest days to 9 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (mph) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | light breeze |
| 2 | 9 | light breeze |
| 3 | 9 | light breeze |
| 4 | 9 | light breeze |
| 5 | 9 | light breeze |
| 6 | 9 | light breeze |
| 7 | 9 | light breeze |
| 8 | 9 | light breeze |
| 9 | 9 | light breeze |
| 10 | 9 | light breeze |
| 11 | 9 | light breeze |
| 12 | 9 | light breeze |
| 13 | 9 | light breeze |
| 14 | 9 | light breeze |
| 15 | 9 | light breeze |
| 16 | 9 | light breeze |
| 17 | 9 | light breeze |
| 18 | 9 | light breeze |
| 19 | 9 | light breeze |
| 20 | 9 | light breeze |
| 21 | 9 | light breeze |
| 22 | 9 | light breeze |
| 23 | 9 | light breeze |
| 24 | 9 | light breeze |
| 25 | 9 | light breeze |
| 26 | 9 | light breeze |
| 27 | 9 | light breeze |
| 28 | 9 | light breeze |
| 29 | 9 | light breeze |
| 30 | 9 | light breeze |
| 31 | 9 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 9 hours at the start of January to 9 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 42 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 7:28 AM to 7:16 AM, and sunset from 4:25 PM to 4:58 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.7 | 9.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:28 | 7:28 | 7:28 | 7:28 | 7:28 | 7:28 | 7:28 | 7:28 | 7:27 | 7:27 | 7:27 | 7:27 | 7:27 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:23 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:21 | 7:20 | 7:20 | 7:19 | 7:18 | 7:17 | 7:17 | 7:16 |
| Sunset (PM) | 4:25 | 4:26 | 4:27 | 4:28 | 4:29 | 4:30 | 4:30 | 4:31 | 4:32 | 4:33 | 4:34 | 4:35 | 4:36 | 4:37 | 4:39 | 4:40 | 4:41 | 4:42 | 4:43 | 4:44 | 4:45 | 4:46 | 4:48 | 4:49 | 4:50 | 4:51 | 4:53 | 4:54 | 4:55 | 4:56 | 4:58 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.0 | 7:28 | 4:25 |
| 2 | 9.0 | 7:28 | 4:26 |
| 3 | 9.0 | 7:28 | 4:27 |
| 4 | 9.0 | 7:28 | 4:28 |
| 5 | 9.0 | 7:28 | 4:29 |
| 6 | 9.0 | 7:28 | 4:30 |
| 7 | 9.0 | 7:28 | 4:30 |
| 8 | 9.1 | 7:28 | 4:31 |
| 9 | 9.1 | 7:27 | 4:32 |
| 10 | 9.1 | 7:27 | 4:33 |
| 11 | 9.1 | 7:27 | 4:34 |
| 12 | 9.1 | 7:27 | 4:35 |
| 13 | 9.2 | 7:27 | 4:36 |
| 14 | 9.2 | 7:26 | 4:37 |
| 15 | 9.2 | 7:26 | 4:39 |
| 16 | 9.2 | 7:26 | 4:40 |
| 17 | 9.3 | 7:25 | 4:41 |
| 18 | 9.3 | 7:25 | 4:42 |
| 19 | 9.3 | 7:24 | 4:43 |
| 20 | 9.3 | 7:24 | 4:44 |
| 21 | 9.4 | 7:23 | 4:45 |
| 22 | 9.4 | 7:22 | 4:46 |
| 23 | 9.4 | 7:22 | 4:48 |
| 24 | 9.5 | 7:21 | 4:49 |
| 25 | 9.5 | 7:20 | 4:50 |
| 26 | 9.5 | 7:20 | 4:51 |
| 27 | 9.6 | 7:19 | 4:53 |
| 28 | 9.6 | 7:18 | 4:54 |
| 29 | 9.6 | 7:17 | 4:55 |
| 30 | 9.7 | 7:17 | 4:56 |
| 31 | 9.7 | 7:16 | 4:58 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 1.9 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.6 kWh/m² to a high of 6.32 kWh/m² in June across the year — January's 1.9 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.4 |
| Level | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 2 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 3 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 4 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 5 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 6 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 7 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 8 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 9 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 10 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 11 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 12 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 13 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 14 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 15 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 16 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 17 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 18 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 19 | 2.0 | Dim |
| 20 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 21 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 22 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 23 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 24 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 25 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 26 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 27 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 28 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 29 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 30 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 31 | 2.4 | Moderate |
Is January a good time to visit Crystal Lake?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Crystal Lake.
What to pack for Crystal Lake in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Crystal Lake sees daytime highs around 30°F and nights near 17°F. Pack a warm layer and a heavy coat. About 8 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Crystal Lake in January
The nearest coast averages about 38°F in January — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 24 mi away) is warmest in August at about 71°F and coldest in March near 36°F.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jul 18 to Sep 8 — about 1.7 months when the water holds above 68°F.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°F) | 38 | 36 | 36 | 38 | 43 | 55 | 68 | 71 | 67 | 57 | 47 | 42 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Cool | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°F) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | Bracing |
| Feb | 36 | Bracing |
| Mar | 36 | Bracing |
| Apr | 38 | Bracing |
| May | 43 | Bracing |
| Jun | 55 | Bracing |
| Jul | 68 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 71 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 67 | Cool |
| Oct | 57 | Bracing |
| Nov | 47 | Bracing |
| Dec | 42 | Bracing |
UV index in Crystal Lake in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 2. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Crystal Lake peaks around June 21 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 21 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 2 | Moderate |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 3 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Moderate |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Air quality in Crystal Lake in January
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where January falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Crystal Lake is worst in July — around 17 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 1.9× the cleanest month (October, 9 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 12 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Moderate |
| Feb | 15 | Moderate |
| Mar | 16 | Moderate |
| Apr | 14 | Moderate |
| May | 15 | Moderate |
| Jun | 16 | Moderate |
| Jul | 17 | Moderate |
| Aug | 16 | Moderate |
| Sep | 13 | Moderate |
| Oct | 9 | Good |
| Nov | 10 | Good |
| Dec | 11 | Good |
Where is Crystal Lake?
Crystal Lake sits at 42.2°N, 88.3°W, 915 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Lake in the Hills, 4.3 mi away.
Topography around Crystal Lake
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Crystal Lake.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Crystal Lake has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 171 ft around an average of 906 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 322 ft; within 50 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 787 ft.
The land around Crystal Lake is covered by trees (47%) and artificial surfaces (27%) within 2 miles, trees (39%) and grassland (26%) within 10 miles, and cropland (38%) and trees (21%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Crystal Lake (42.2411°, -88.3162°, elevation 915 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).