December weather forecast
Lauderdale, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Lauderdale, Minnesota, with an average temperature ranging between max 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and min 14.9°F (-9.5°C).

Temperature

As Lauderdale welcomes December, the average high-temperature witnesses a distinct drop, moving from an icy 40.1°F (4.5°C) in November to a subzero cold 25.3°F (-3.7°C). In December, the average low-temperature is 14.9°F (-9.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Lauderdale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.5 days and collects up to 21.81" (554mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 4.65" (118mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 57.2 snowfall days, and 23.15" (588mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.3h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in December transforms into the following instructions:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

Lauderdale in December has an average high-temperature of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 14.9°F (-9.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Lauderdale, in December, it is raining for 3.7 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Lauderdale, in December, during 11.5 snowfall days, 4.65" (118mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Lauderdale have in December?

In Lauderdale, the average day length in December is 8h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lauderdale have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.3h.

What are the months 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Lauderdale, MN

Average temperature in December - Lauderdale, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Lauderdale, MN

Average pressure in December - Lauderdale, 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
Lauderdale, MN

Average wind speed in December - Lauderdale, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Lauderdale, MN

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

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

Average rainfall in December
Lauderdale, MN

Average rainfall in December - Lauderdale, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Lauderdale, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Lauderdale, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lauderdale, MN

Average snowfall in December - Lauderdale, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lauderdale, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Lauderdale, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lauderdale, 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: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lauderdale, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Lauderdale, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Lauderdale, MN

Average UV index in December - Lauderdale, 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
Lauderdale, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Lauderdale, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Lauderdale, MN

Average visibility in December - Lauderdale, 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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