December weather forecast
Lake City, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Lake City, Minnesota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 26.4°F (-3.1°C) and an average low of 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

Temperature

Lake City's weather undergoes a significant change with the arrival of December, as the average high-temperature drops from a wintry 41.2°F (5.1°C) in November to a freezing cold 26.4°F (-3.1°C). During the month of December, an average temperature of 15.3°F (-9.3°C) is noted during the nights in Lake City.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, in Lake City, the rain falls for 4.8 days. Throughout December, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Lake City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.5 days and collects up to 25.2" (640mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lake City, during December, snow falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of snow. In Lake City, Minnesota, during the entire year, snow falls for 54.2 days and aggregates up to 21.26" (540mm) of snow.

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 7:25 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:39 pm CST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Lake City are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Lake City in December?

In Lake City, in December, the average high-temperature is 26.4°F (-3.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Lake City?

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

How much does it rain in Lake City in December?

In Lake City, in December, during 4.8 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Lake City in December?

In Lake City, during December, snow falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of snow.

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

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

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

The average day length in December in Lake City is 8h and 54min.

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

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:39 pm CST.

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

In December, the average sunshine duration in Lake City, Minnesota, is 3.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Lake City?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Lake City?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Lake City, Minnesota, is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lake City, MN

Average temperature in December - Lake City, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 26.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Lake City, MN

Average pressure in December - Lake City, MN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Lake City, MN

Average wind speed in December - Lake City, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

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 (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Lake City, MN

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Lake City, MN

Average rainfall in December - Lake City, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in December
Lake City, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Lake City, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Lake City, MN

Average snowfall in December - Lake City, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.82"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Lake City, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Lake City, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.7 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
Lake City, MN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lake City, 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: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Lake City, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Lake City, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Lake City, MN

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

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Lake City, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Lake City, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Lake City, MN

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

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

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