December weather forecast
Wood Lake, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Wood Lake, Minnesota, with an average temperature varying between 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and 14.2°F (-9.9°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December signals a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a cold 41.4°F (5.2°C) in November to a subzero cold 25.3°F (-3.7°C). December nights are marked by an average temperature drop to 14.2°F (-9.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In Wood Lake, in December, it is raining for 2.5 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 101.9 rainfall days, and 15.12" (384mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Wood Lake. In Wood Lake, in December, during 10.4 snowfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Wood Lake, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.9 days and aggregates up to 13.74" (349mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Wood Lake, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Wood Lake, the average sunshine in December is 4h.

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 average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Wood Lake, records 25.3°F (-3.7°C), while the low-temperature is 14.2°F (-9.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in July is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Wood Lake, in December, during 2.5 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 10.4 days. Throughout December, 2.68" (68mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Wood Lake, Minnesota, 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 53min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

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

In Wood Lake, Minnesota, the average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Wood Lake, MN

Average temperature in December - Wood Lake, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.2°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 (6.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Wood Lake, MN

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

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

Average wind speed in December
Wood Lake, MN

Average wind speed in December - Wood Lake, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Wood Lake, MN

Average humidity in December - Wood Lake, 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 (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Wood Lake, MN

Average rainfall in December - Wood Lake, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and July (2.4").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Wood Lake, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Wood Lake, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Wood Lake, MN

Average snowfall in December - Wood Lake, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.68"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Wood Lake, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Wood Lake, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wood Lake, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Wood Lake, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Wood Lake, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).

Average UV index in December
Wood Lake, MN

Average UV index in December - Wood Lake, 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 and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Wood Lake, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Wood Lake, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Wood Lake, MN

Average visibility in December - Wood Lake, 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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