December weather forecast
Sturgeon Lake, MN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sturgeon Lake, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 11.3°F (-11.5°C) and max 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

Temperature

December signals a significant shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's cold 36.5°F (2.5°C) to a freezing cold 22.1°F (-5.5°C). An average low-temperature of 11.3°F (-11.5°C) is anticipated throughout the nights during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Sturgeon Lake is 89%.

Rainfall

In Sturgeon Lake, in December, during 3 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 114 days and collects up to 20.08" (510mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 15.9 days and accumulates 6.46" (164mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of December, in Sturgeon Lake, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:34 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota, is 2.8h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December leads to these advisories:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Sturgeon Lake?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Sturgeon Lake, is 22.1°F (-5.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 11.3°F (-11.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Sturgeon Lake?

In December, the average relative humidity in Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota, is 89%.

How much does it rain in Sturgeon Lake in December?

In December, the rain falls for 3 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Sturgeon Lake?

The month with the most snowfall in Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota, is December, when snow falls for 15.9 days and typically aggregates up to 6.46" (164mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Sturgeon Lake in December?

In Sturgeon Lake, during December, snow falls for 15.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.46" (164mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sturgeon Lake?

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Sturgeon Lake.

What is the average length of the day in December in Sturgeon Lake?

The average day length in December in Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota, is 8h and 40min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Sturgeon Lake?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sturgeon Lake, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:34 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Sturgeon Lake?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 2.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Sturgeon Lake?

The months with the lowest UV index in Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Sturgeon Lake?

In Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sturgeon Lake, MN

Average temperature in December - Sturgeon Lake, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 22.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Sturgeon Lake, MN

Average pressure in December - Sturgeon Lake, MN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sturgeon Lake, MN

Average wind speed in December - Sturgeon Lake, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Sturgeon Lake, MN

Average humidity in December - Sturgeon Lake, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Sturgeon Lake, MN

Average rainfall in December - Sturgeon Lake, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Sturgeon Lake, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Sturgeon Lake, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sturgeon Lake, MN

Average snowfall in December - Sturgeon Lake, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sturgeon Lake, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Sturgeon Lake, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sturgeon Lake, MN
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sturgeon Lake, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Sturgeon Lake, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Sturgeon Lake, MN

Average UV index in December - Sturgeon Lake, 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
Sturgeon Lake, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Sturgeon Lake, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 71

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Sturgeon Lake, MN

Average visibility in December - Sturgeon Lake, MN
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (4mi).

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