December weather forecastSilver Lake, MN
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Silver Lake, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 14.4°F (-9.8°C) and 24.8°F (-4°C).Temperature
December signals a significant shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's cold 40.1°F (4.5°C) to a subzero cold 24.8°F (-4°C). Throughout December, the nighttime temperature averages to a still freezing cold 14.4°F (-9.8°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Silver Lake is 88%.Rainfall
In Silver Lake, in December, during 3.6 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Silver Lake, there are 116.2 rainfall days, and 21.38" (543mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.1 days and accumulates 4.57" (116mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Silver Lake.On the first day of December in Silver Lake, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Silver Lake, the average sunshine in December is 3.6h.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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Silver Lake, MN
- Average high temperature in December: 24.8°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 (19.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 14.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Silver 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
Silver Lake, MN
- Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph
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 (7mph).
Average humidity in December
Silver Lake, MN
- Average humidity in December: 88%
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
Silver Lake, MN
- Average rainfall in December: 1.06"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").
Average rainfall days in December
Silver Lake, MN
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Silver Lake, MN
- Average snowfall in December: 4.57"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Silver Lake, MN
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Silver Lake, MN
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 54min
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 36min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Silver Lake, MN
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Silver 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
Silver Lake, MN
- Average cloud cover in December: 63
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Silver 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).
