December weather forecast
Lucan, MN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lucan, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and an average low of 14.9°F (-9.5°C).

Temperature

Lucan's weather in December is characterized by a distinct drop in the average high-temperature, reducing from an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C) in November to a subzero cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C). Lucan records an average nighttime low of 14.9°F (-9.5°C) in December.

Humidity

In Lucan, Minnesota, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.6 days. Throughout December, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 110.5 rainfall days, and 18.23" (463mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lucan, in December, during 10.5 snowfall days, 3.78" (96mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Lucan, during the entire year, snow falls for 50 days and aggregates up to 20.79" (528mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Lucan is 4.1h.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Lucan, is 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 14.9°F (-9.5°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Lucan, in December, it is raining for 3.6 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Lucan, in December, during 10.5 snowfall days, 3.78" (96mm) 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 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 55min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lucan have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Lucan, MN

Average temperature in December - Lucan, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.9°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 (20.8°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 (7.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Lucan, MN

Average pressure in December - Lucan, MN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lucan, MN

Average wind speed in December - Lucan, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Lucan, MN

Average humidity in December - Lucan, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Lucan, MN

Average rainfall in December - Lucan, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Lucan, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Lucan, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lucan, MN

Average snowfall in December - Lucan, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.78"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.16").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lucan, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Lucan, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lucan, 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: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lucan, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Lucan, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Lucan, MN

Average UV index in December - Lucan, MN
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Lucan, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Lucan, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Lucan, MN

Average visibility in December - Lucan, MN
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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