December weather forecastLake Itasca, MN
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Lake Itasca, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 19.6°F (-6.9°C) and min 8.4°F (-13.1°C).Temperature
With the transition into December, Lake Itasca experiences a significant decrease in average high-temperatures, moving down from a cold 34.2°F (1.2°C) in November to a freezing cold 19.6°F (-6.9°C). Lake Itasca observes an average nighttime temperature of 8.4°F (-13.1°C) during December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Lake Itasca, Minnesota, is 91%.Rainfall
In Lake Itasca, Minnesota, in December, during 2.5 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Lake Itasca, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104.1 days and collects up to 18.5" (470mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Lake Itasca are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall in Lake Itasca. Snow falls for 17.3 days and accumulates 6.1" (155mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of December in Lake Itasca, Minnesota, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 2.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Lake Itasca are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Lake Itasca, MN
- Average high temperature in December: 19.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (15.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 8.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Lake Itasca, MN
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Lake Itasca, MN
- Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Lake Itasca, MN
- Average humidity in December: 91%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Lake Itasca, MN
- Average rainfall in December: 0.94"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.71").
Average rainfall days in December
Lake Itasca, MN
- Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Lake Itasca, MN
- Average snowfall in December: 6.1"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.1").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Lake Itasca, MN
- Average snowfall days in December: 17.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lake Itasca, MN
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 2h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Lake Itasca, MN
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Lake Itasca, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Lake Itasca, MN
- Average cloud cover in December: 76
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 80).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Lake Itasca, MN
- Average visibility in December: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (4mi).
