Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
A distinct shift in the average high-temperature is signaled in December, moving down from a wintry 33.6°F (0.9°C) in November to a freezing cold 16.7°F (-8.5°C). In Lancaster, the average low-temperature during the month of December is an extreme cold 6.4°F (-14.2°C).Humidity
In Lancaster, the average relative humidity in December is 91%.Rainfall
In Lancaster, in December, it is raining for 1.9 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 100.4 rainfall days, and 15.91" (404mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Lancaster are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Lancaster, Minnesota, is December, when snow falls for 14.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.25" (108mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:20 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Lancaster is 3.1h.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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The UV index of 1 during December translates into the following guidance:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in Lancaster in December?
What is the average humidity in December in Lancaster?
How much does it rain in Lancaster in December?
When does it snow the most in Lancaster?
How many days does it snow in December in Lancaster?
What is the month with the shortest days in Lancaster?
How many hours of daylight does Lancaster have in December?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Lancaster?
How long on average sun shines in December in Lancaster?
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Lancaster?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Lancaster?
Average temperature in December
Lancaster, MN
- Average high temperature in December: 16.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (13.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 6.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Lancaster, MN
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Lancaster, MN
- Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Lancaster, MN
- Average humidity in December: 91%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (61%).
Average rainfall in December
Lancaster, MN
- Average rainfall in December: 0.79"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.47").
Average rainfall days in December
Lancaster, MN
- Average rainfall days in December: 1.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (1.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Lancaster, MN
- Average snowfall in December: 4.25"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Lancaster, MN
- Average snowfall days in December: 14.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lancaster, MN
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Lancaster, MN
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Lancaster, 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
Lancaster, MN
- Average cloud cover in December: 68
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in December
Lancaster, MN
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).
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