December weather forecast
Ham Lake, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Ham Lake, Minnesota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 14.9°F (-9.5°C) and an average high of 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

Temperature

The start of December is characterized by a significant decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 39.7°F (4.3°C) in November to a freezing cold 24.4°F (-4.2°C). In the month of December, the average temperature dips to 14.9°F (-9.5°C) during the night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.2 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 119.8 rainfall days, and 21.3" (541mm) 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 11.4 days and accumulates 4.92" (125mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.4h.

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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 1 in December translates into these instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, in Ham Lake, the average high-temperature is 24.4°F (-4.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 14.9°F (-9.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Ham Lake, during December, the rain falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.4 days and accumulates 4.92" (125mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Ham Lake, in December, during 11.4 snowfall days, 4.92" (125mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length is 8h and 49min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

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

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Ham Lake 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 rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Ham Lake, MN

Average temperature in December - Ham Lake, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 24.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.9°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 (7.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Ham Lake, MN

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

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

Average wind speed in December
Ham Lake, MN

Average wind speed in December - Ham Lake, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Ham Lake, MN

Average humidity in December - Ham Lake, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Ham Lake, MN

Average rainfall in December - Ham Lake, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Ham Lake, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Ham Lake, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ham Lake, MN

Average snowfall in December - Ham Lake, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.92"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.92").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ham Lake, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Ham Lake, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ham Lake, MN
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ham Lake, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Ham Lake, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Ham Lake, MN

Average UV index in December - Ham 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
Ham Lake, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Ham Lake, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Ham Lake, MN

Average visibility in December - Ham 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).

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