December weather forecast
Long Lake, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Long Lake, Minnesota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

Temperature

As November transitions into December, a clear downswing in temperatures is observed, with average highs retreating from a cold 40.1°F (4.5°C) to a freezing cold 25.2°F (-3.8°C). Long Lake observes an average low-temperature of 15.3°F (-9.3°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Long Lake is 87%.

Rainfall

In Long Lake, in December, during 2.7 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 99.9 rainfall days, and 11.65" (296mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Long Lake, during December, snow falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 50.7 snowfall days, and 10.67" (271mm) 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 7:32 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.5h.

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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

Long Lake in December has an average high-temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 15.3°F (-9.3°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Long Lake, in December, it is raining for 2.7 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 11.2 days. Throughout December, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

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

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.5h.

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 intensity in December?

In Long Lake, 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 the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Long Lake, MN

Average temperature in December - Long Lake, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Long Lake, MN

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Long Lake, MN

Average wind speed in December - Long Lake, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Long Lake, MN

Average humidity in December - Long Lake, 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 and May (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Long Lake, MN

Average rainfall in December - Long Lake, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").

Average rainfall days in December
Long Lake, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Long Lake, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Long Lake, MN

Average snowfall in December - Long Lake, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Long Lake, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Long Lake, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Long 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 3min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Long Lake, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Long Lake, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Long Lake, MN

Average UV index in December - Long 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
Long Lake, MN

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Long Lake, MN

Average visibility in December - Long 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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