Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December's onset is marked by a clear temperature decrease, falling from an icy 35.8°F (2.1°C) in November to a subzero cold 20.5°F (-6.4°C). In Detroit Lakes, December nights witness a steady temperature drop to a frigid cold 10.6°F (-11.9°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, is 89%.Rainfall
In Detroit Lakes, during December, the rain falls for 2.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 112.4 rainfall days, and 19.8" (503mm) 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 18.1 days and accumulates 5.63" (143mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 2.9h.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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Detroit Lakes, MN
- Average high temperature in December: 20.5°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: 10.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Detroit Lakes, MN
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Detroit Lakes, MN
- Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Detroit Lakes, MN
- Average humidity in December: 89%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (69%).
Average rainfall in December
Detroit Lakes, MN
- Average rainfall in December: 0.94"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.19").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.67").
Average rainfall days in December
Detroit Lakes, MN
- Average rainfall days in December: 2.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Detroit Lakes, MN
- Average snowfall in December: 5.63"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.63").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Detroit Lakes, MN
- Average snowfall days in December: 18.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (18.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Detroit Lakes, 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: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Detroit Lakes, MN
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).
Average UV index in December
Detroit Lakes, 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, February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Detroit Lakes, MN
- Average cloud cover in December: 71
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Detroit Lakes, MN
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
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