December weather forecast
Prior Lake, MN

Share

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Prior Lake, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature exhibits a considerable decrease in December, dropping from a cold 40.5°F (4.7°C) in November to a subzero cold 25.5°F (-3.6°C). Nighttime temperatures consistently average a still freezing cold 15.4°F (-9.2°C) during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Prior Lake is 88%.

Rainfall

In Prior Lake, Minnesota, during December, the rain falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation. In Prior Lake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 86.2 days and collects up to 7.6" (193mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Prior Lake, in December, during 10.7 snowfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Prior Lake, there are 48.9 snowfall days, and 6.5" (165mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, in Prior Lake, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Prior Lake is 3.5h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Prior Lake in December?

The high-temperature during December is 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and the low-temperature is 15.4°F (-9.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in July is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Prior Lake?

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

How much does it rain in Prior Lake in December?

In Prior Lake, during December, the rain falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Prior Lake in December?

In Prior Lake, in December, during 10.7 snowfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Prior Lake?

The month with the shortest days in Prior Lake, Minnesota, is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Prior Lake have in December?

In Prior Lake, Minnesota, the average day length in December is 8h and 52min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Prior Lake?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, in Prior Lake, Minnesota, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Prior Lake?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Prior Lake?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December in Prior Lake?

In Prior Lake, Minnesota, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Prior Lake, MN

Average temperature in December - Prior Lake, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Prior Lake, MN

Average pressure in December - Prior Lake, MN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Prior Lake, MN

Average wind speed in December - Prior Lake, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Prior Lake, MN

Average humidity in December - Prior Lake, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Prior Lake, MN

Average rainfall in December - Prior Lake, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Prior Lake, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Prior Lake, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (12.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Prior Lake, MN

Average snowfall in December - Prior Lake, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Prior Lake, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Prior Lake, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Prior Lake, MN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Prior Lake, MN
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Prior Lake, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Prior Lake, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Prior Lake, MN

Average UV index in December - Prior Lake, MN
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Prior Lake, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Prior Lake, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Prior Lake, MN

Average visibility in December - Prior Lake, MN
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

Prior Lake, Minnesota, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location