December weather forecast
Twin Lakes, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Twin Lakes, Minnesota, with an average temperature varying between 16°F (-8.9°C) and 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Temperature

December is marked by a significant decrease, with the average high-temperature retreating from an icy 41°F (5°C) in November to a freezing cold 26.2°F (-3.2°C). The low-temperature averages to 16°F (-8.9°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 132.3 rainfall days, and 26.65" (677mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 13 days. Throughout December, 4.41" (112mm) of snow is accumulated. In Twin Lakes, during the entire year, snow falls for 56.8 days and aggregates up to 24.92" (633mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Twin Lakes is 3.8h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jun 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Twin Lakes, is 26.2°F (-3.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 16°F (-8.9°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Twin Lakes is 88%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Twin Lakes, in December, it is raining for 4.5 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 13 days. Throughout December, 4.41" (112mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Twin Lakes have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Twin Lakes have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Twin Lakes, MN

Average temperature in December - Twin Lakes, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 26.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Twin Lakes, MN

Average pressure in December - Twin Lakes, 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
Twin Lakes, MN

Average wind speed in December - Twin Lakes, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Twin Lakes, MN

Average humidity in December - Twin Lakes, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Twin Lakes, MN

Average rainfall in December - Twin Lakes, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Twin Lakes, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Twin Lakes, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Twin Lakes, MN

Average snowfall in December - Twin Lakes, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.41"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Twin Lakes, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Twin Lakes, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Twin Lakes, MN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Twin Lakes, MN
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Twin Lakes, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Twin Lakes, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Twin Lakes, MN

Average UV index in December - Twin Lakes, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Twin Lakes, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Twin Lakes, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Twin Lakes, MN

Average visibility in December - Twin Lakes, MN
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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