December weather forecast
Lutsen, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Lutsen, Minnesota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and an average low of 14.9°F (-9.5°C).

Temperature

As November transitions into December, Lutsen sees a drop in the average high-temperature, transitioning from an icy 34.9°F (1.6°C) to a freezing cold 23.4°F (-4.8°C). December nights cool to an average low-temperature of 14.9°F (-9.5°C), a marginal decrease from its daytime equivalent.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In Lutsen, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation. In Lutsen, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123.6 days and collects up to 18.5" (470mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Lutsen, during December, snow falls for 14.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.84" (123mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 74.2 snowfall days, and 23.23" (590mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:21 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.6h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Lutsen. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Lutsen in December?

In Lutsen, in December, the average high-temperature is 23.4°F (-4.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 14.9°F (-9.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Lutsen, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Lutsen, during December, snow falls for 14.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.84" (123mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lutsen?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Lutsen, the average day length in December is 8h and 30min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Lutsen?

On the first day of December in Lutsen, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:21 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lutsen have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February 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 Lutsen, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lutsen, MN

Average temperature in December - Lutsen, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 23.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (68.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (56.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Lutsen, MN

Average pressure in December - Lutsen, MN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are February and March (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lutsen, MN

Average wind speed in December - Lutsen, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Lutsen, MN

Average humidity in December - Lutsen, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Lutsen, MN

Average rainfall in December - Lutsen, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").

Average rainfall days in December
Lutsen, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Lutsen, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are June and July (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lutsen, MN

Average snowfall in December - Lutsen, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.84"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lutsen, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Lutsen, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (14.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lutsen, MN
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lutsen, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Lutsen, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Lutsen, MN

Average UV index in December - Lutsen, MN
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Lutsen, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Lutsen, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Lutsen, MN

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

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

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