December weather forecast
Cloquet, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Cloquet, Minnesota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and 10.4°F (-12°C).

Temperature

December's arrival coincides with a drop in the average high-temperature, decreasing from November's cold 35.8°F (2.1°C) to a freezing cold 21.6°F (-5.8°C). Cloquet experiences an average low-temperature of 10.4°F (-12°C) in the month of December.

Humidity

In Cloquet, Minnesota, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.

Rainfall

In Cloquet, Minnesota, in December, during 3.3 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Cloquet, there are 120.8 rainfall days, and 22.87" (581mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Cloquet is December, when snow falls for 17.1 days and typically aggregates up to 7.6" (193mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of December, in Cloquet, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:31 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Cloquet, the average sunshine in December is 2.8h.

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 vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Cloquet in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and a low-temperature of 10.4°F (-12°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Cloquet?

In Cloquet, Minnesota, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.

How much does it rain in Cloquet in December?

In Cloquet, during December, the rain falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Cloquet?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 17.1 days and accumulates 7.6" (193mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Cloquet in December?

In December, in Cloquet, Minnesota, it is snowing for 17.1 days. Throughout December, 7.6" (193mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Cloquet?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Cloquet have in December?

The average day length in December in Cloquet is 8h and 37min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Cloquet?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:31 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Cloquet?

The average sunshine duration in December in Cloquet is 2.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Cloquet?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Cloquet?

In Cloquet, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Cloquet, MN

Average temperature in December - Cloquet, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 21.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (16.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 10.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Cloquet, MN

Average pressure in December - Cloquet, MN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Cloquet, MN

Average wind speed in December - Cloquet, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Cloquet, MN

Average humidity in December - Cloquet, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Cloquet, MN

Average rainfall in December - Cloquet, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

Average rainfall days in December
Cloquet, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Cloquet, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cloquet, MN

Average snowfall in December - Cloquet, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (7.6").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cloquet, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Cloquet, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cloquet, MN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cloquet, MN
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 5min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cloquet, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Cloquet, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Cloquet, MN

Average UV index in December - Cloquet, MN
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Cloquet, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Cloquet, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 72

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Cloquet, MN

Average visibility in December - Cloquet, MN
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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

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