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 arrival is marked by a significant decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 41.4°F (5.2°C) in November to a subzero cold 25.5°F (-3.6°C). Lafayette in December experiences a low-temperature average of 14.7°F (-9.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 87%.Rainfall
In Lafayette, Minnesota, during December, the rain falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Lafayette, there are 96.2 rainfall days, and 10.59" (269mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Lafayette, in December, during 9.3 snowfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 41.3 snowfall days, and 8.31" (211mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Lafayette, the average sunshine in December is 3.9h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Lafayette, MN
- Average high temperature in December: 25.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 14.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7°F).
Average pressure in December
Lafayette, MN
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Lafayette, MN
- Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Lafayette, MN
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and October (69%).
Average rainfall in December
Lafayette, MN
- Average rainfall in December: 0.43"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").
Average rainfall days in December
Lafayette, MN
- Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Lafayette, MN
- Average snowfall in December: 1.3"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Lafayette, MN
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lafayette, MN
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Lafayette, MN
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Lafayette, 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
Lafayette, MN
- Average cloud cover in December: 60
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Lafayette, MN
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and December (5mi).
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