December weather forecastMaple Lake, MN
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Maple Lake, Minnesota, with an average temperature ranging between min 14.4°F (-9.8°C) and max 24.4°F (-4.2°C).Temperature
Maple Lake's December weather is marked by a distinct drop in high-temperatures, declining from an icy 39.6°F (4.2°C) in November to a subzero cold 24.4°F (-4.2°C). December brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 14.4°F (-9.8°C) in Maple Lake.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Maple Lake, Minnesota, is 87%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 3.9 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Maple Lake, there are 114.1 rainfall days, and 16.02" (407mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Maple Lake, Minnesota, is December, when snow falls for 12.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 3.6h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December leads to these instructions:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Maple Lake, MN
- Average high temperature in December: 24.4°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 (19.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 14.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Maple 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
Maple 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 (6.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Maple 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 (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Maple Lake, MN
- Average rainfall in December: 0.67"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").
Average rainfall days in December
Maple Lake, MN
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.9 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Maple Lake, MN
- Average snowfall in December: 2.87"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Maple Lake, MN
- Average snowfall days in December: 12.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Maple 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 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Maple Lake, MN
- Average sunshine days in December: 18 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Maple 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
Maple Lake, MN
- Average cloud cover in December: 63
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Maple 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).
