December weather forecastRed Lake, MN

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Red Lake, Minnesota, with an average temperature varying between 9.7°F (-12.4°C) and 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

Temperature

As December begins, there is a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a wintry 34.3°F (1.3°C) in November to a subzero cold 20.1°F (-6.6°C). Throughout December, Red Lake witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 9.7°F (-12.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Red Lake is 90%.

Rainfall

In Red Lake, in December, it is raining for 2.3 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Red Lake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 109 days and collects up to 20.12" (511mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Red Lake. December is the month with the most snowfall in Red Lake. Snow falls for 18.8 days and accumulates 7.24" (184mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of December, in Red Lake, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 4:37 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Red Lake is 2.6h.

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 low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Red Lake in December has an average high-temperature of 20.1°F (-6.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 9.7°F (-12.4°C).

The average relative humidity in December is 90%.

In December, in Red Lake, the rain falls for 2.3 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall in Red Lake, Minnesota, is December, when snow falls for 18.8 days and typically aggregates up to 7.24" (184mm) of snow.

In Red Lake, in December, during 18.8 snowfall days, 7.24" (184mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

The month with the shortest days in Red Lake is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.

In Red Lake, the average day length in December is 8h and 28min.

On the first day of December in Red Lake, Minnesota, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 4:37 pm CST.

In Red Lake, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.6h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Red Lake is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Red Lake, MN

  • Average high temperature in December: 20.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (16.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 9.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Red Lake, MN

  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Red Lake, MN

  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Red Lake, MN

  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Red Lake, MN

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Red Lake, MN

  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Red Lake, MN

  • Average snowfall in December: 7.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (7.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Red Lake, MN

  • Average snowfall days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (18.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Red Lake, MN

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Red Lake, MN

  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Red Lake, MN

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Red Lake, 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 31).

Average visibility in December
Red Lake, 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).