December weather forecast
Lafayette, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Lafayette, Minnesota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 14.7°F (-9.6°C) and an average high of 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Temperature

Lafayette's transition into December marks a considerable drop in the average high-temperature, moving down from a wintry 41.4°F (5.2°C) in November to a freezing cold 25.5°F (-3.6°C). The average low-temperature, in December, in Lafayette, Minnesota, is 14.7°F (-9.6°C).

Humidity

In Lafayette, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

In Lafayette, in December, during 2.5 rainfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Lafayette, there are 96.2 rainfall days, and 10.59" (269mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Lafayette, it is snowing for 9.3 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Lafayette, there are 41.3 snowfall days, and 8.31" (211mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Lafayette is 3.9h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Lafayette. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December leads to these instructions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Lafayette in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Lafayette, Minnesota, during December are 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and 14.7°F (-9.6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Lafayette?

In December, the average relative humidity in Lafayette, Minnesota, is 87%.

How much does it rain in Lafayette in December?

In Lafayette, Minnesota, in December, it is raining for 2.5 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Lafayette?

In Lafayette, Minnesota, in December, during 9.3 snowfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lafayette?

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Lafayette have in December?

The average day length in December in Lafayette, Minnesota, is 8h and 54min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Lafayette?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lafayette have in December?

In Lafayette, Minnesota, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Lafayette?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Lafayette?

In Lafayette, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lafayette, MN

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Lafayette, MN

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Lafayette, MN

Average wind speed in December - Lafayette, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Lafayette, MN

Average humidity in December - Lafayette, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and October (69%).

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Average rainfall in December
Lafayette, MN

Average rainfall in December - Lafayette, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

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Average rainfall days in December
Lafayette, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Lafayette, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Lafayette, MN

Average snowfall in December - Lafayette, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Lafayette, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Lafayette, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lafayette, MN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lafayette, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Lafayette, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Lafayette, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Lafayette, MN

Average UV index in December - Lafayette, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Lafayette, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Lafayette, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Lafayette, MN

Average visibility in December - Lafayette, MN
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and December (5mi).

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