December weather forecast
East Lake, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in East Lake, Minnesota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and an average low of 10.6°F (-11.9°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December indicates a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 36°F (2.2°C) in November to a subzero cold 22.1°F (-5.5°C). Throughout the nights in December, an average low-temperature of 10.6°F (-11.9°C) is noted.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 89%.

Rainfall

In East Lake, in December, it is raining for 2.4 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation. In East Lake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 108 days and collects up to 18.58" (472mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 14.5 days and typically aggregates up to 6.18" (157mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:35 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 2.7h.

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 minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and a low-temperature of 10.6°F (-11.9°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In East Lake, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.

How much does it rain in December?

In East Lake, in December, during 2.4 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 14.5 days and typically aggregates up to 6.18" (157mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In East Lake, in December, snow falls for 14.5 days, with typically accumulated 6.18" (157mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does East Lake have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 39min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:35 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does East Lake have in December?

In East Lake, Minnesota, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
East Lake, MN

Average temperature in December - East Lake, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 22.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 10.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.7°F).

Average pressure in December
East Lake, MN

Average pressure in December - East Lake, MN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
East Lake, MN

Average wind speed in December - East Lake, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
East Lake, MN

Average humidity in December - East Lake, 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 (71%).

Average rainfall in December
East Lake, MN

Average rainfall in December - East Lake, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
East Lake, MN

Average rainfall days in December - East Lake, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
East Lake, MN

Average snowfall in December - East Lake, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.18").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
East Lake, MN

Average snowfall days in December - East Lake, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - East Lake, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
East Lake, MN

Average sunshine days in December - East Lake, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.2 days).

Average UV index in December
East Lake, MN

Average UV index in December - East Lake, 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
East Lake, MN

Average cloud cover in December - East Lake, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 73

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 77).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
East Lake, MN

Average visibility in December - East Lake, 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, March and December (4mi).

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