December weather forecast
Lanesboro, MN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lanesboro, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 26.4°F (-3.1°C) and an average low of 16.3°F (-8.7°C).

Temperature

December brings a significant decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from a cold 40.8°F (4.9°C) in November to a freezing cold 26.4°F (-3.1°C). Throughout the nights in December, Lanesboro experiences an average low-temperature of 16.3°F (-8.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

Rainfall

In Lanesboro, in December, during 4.2 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 123.3 rainfall days, and 19.37" (492mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 11.6 days. Throughout December, 1.97" (50mm) of snow is accumulated. In Lanesboro, during the entire year, snow falls for 51.2 days and aggregates up to 14.49" (368mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.8h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, in Lanesboro, the average high-temperature is 26.4°F (-3.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 16.3°F (-8.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Lanesboro, during December, the rain falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 11.6 days. Throughout December, 1.97" (50mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Lanesboro, the average day length in December is 8h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Lanesboro, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

When is 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 is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lanesboro, MN

Average temperature in December - Lanesboro, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 26.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Lanesboro, MN

Average pressure in December - Lanesboro, MN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lanesboro, MN

Average wind speed in December - Lanesboro, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, April and November (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Lanesboro, MN

Average humidity in December - Lanesboro, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Lanesboro, MN

Average rainfall in December - Lanesboro, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Lanesboro, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Lanesboro, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lanesboro, MN

Average snowfall in December - Lanesboro, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.97"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lanesboro, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Lanesboro, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lanesboro, MN
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lanesboro, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Lanesboro, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Lanesboro, MN

Average UV index in December - Lanesboro, 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
Lanesboro, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Lanesboro, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Lanesboro, MN

Average visibility in December - Lanesboro, MN
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July and December (5mi).

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