December weather forecastLong Lake, WI

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Long Lake, Wisconsin, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

Temperature

The onset of December entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from an icy 36.3°F (2.4°C) in November to a freezing cold 24.6°F (-4.1°C). Long Lake notes an average temperature descent to 15.6°F (-9.1°C) in December, a small shift from its daytime peak.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

Rainfall

In Long Lake, in December, during 4.9 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 120.5 rainfall days, and 19.17" (487mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall in Long Lake. Snow falls for 21 days and accumulates 7.32" (186mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:20 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 2.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, 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 ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in December leads to these recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Long Lake, is 24.6°F (-4.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

In Long Lake, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.

In December, the rain falls for 4.9 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 21 days and typically aggregates up to 7.32" (186mm) of snow.

In Long Lake, in December, during 21 snowfall days, 7.32" (186mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

The average day length in December is 8h and 44min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:20 pm CST.

The average sunshine duration in December is 2.4h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Long Lake are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Long Lake, WI

  • Average high temperature in December: 24.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Long Lake, WI

  • Average pressure in December: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Long Lake, WI

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and November (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Long Lake, WI

  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Long Lake, WI

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Long Lake, WI

  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Long Lake, WI

  • Average snowfall in December: 7.32"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (7.32").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Long Lake, WI

  • Average snowfall days in December: 21 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (23.9 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, WI

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Long Lake, WI

  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and February (7.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Long Lake, WI

  • 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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Long Lake, WI

  • Average cloud cover in December: 76

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 81).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Long Lake, WI

  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are May and June (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).