December weather forecastHoward Lake, MN
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Howard Lake, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and an average low of 14.4°F (-9.8°C).Temperature
The changeover to December signals a significant decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a cold 40.1°F (4.5°C) in November to a subzero cold 24.6°F (-4.1°C). Throughout the month of December, Howard Lake observes an average nighttime temperature of 14.4°F (-9.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 87%.Rainfall
In Howard Lake, Minnesota, during December, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. In Howard Lake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 109 days and collects up to 14.84" (377mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 12.6 days and typically aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Howard Lake, the average sunshine in December is 3.6h.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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Average temperature in December
Howard Lake, MN
- Average high temperature in December: 24.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 14.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Howard 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 (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Howard Lake, MN
- Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).
Average humidity in December
Howard Lake, MN
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Howard Lake, MN
- Average rainfall in December: 0.63"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").
Average rainfall days in December
Howard Lake, MN
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Howard Lake, MN
- Average snowfall in December: 2.56"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Howard Lake, MN
- Average snowfall days in December: 12.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Howard Lake, MN
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 36min
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 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Howard Lake, MN
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Howard 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
Howard Lake, MN
- Average cloud cover in December: 63
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Howard 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).
