December weather forecastLong Lake, MN
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Long Lake, Minnesota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and 15.3°F (-9.3°C).Temperature
As November transitions into December, a clear downswing in temperatures is observed, with average highs retreating from a cold 40.1°F (4.5°C) to a freezing cold 25.2°F (-3.8°C). Long Lake observes an average low-temperature of 15.3°F (-9.3°C) during December nights.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Long Lake is 87%.Rainfall
In Long Lake, in December, during 2.7 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 99.9 rainfall days, and 11.65" (296mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Long Lake, during December, snow falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 50.7 snowfall days, and 10.67" (271mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Long Lake, MN
- Average high temperature in December: 25.2°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 (20.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 15.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Long 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
Long Lake, MN
- Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Long Lake, 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 and May (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Long Lake, MN
- Average rainfall in December: 0.55"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").
Average rainfall days in December
Long Lake, MN
- Average rainfall days in December: 2.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Long Lake, MN
- Average snowfall in December: 2.09"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Long Lake, MN
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Long 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 30min
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 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Long Lake, MN
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Long 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
Long Lake, MN
- Average cloud cover in December: 64
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Long 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).
