December weather forecast
Lake Crystal, MN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lake Crystal, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 15.6°F (-9.1°C) and 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Temperature

The onset of December brings a clear temperature shift, with the average high-temperature decreasing from a cold 41.7°F (5.4°C) in November to a freezing cold 26.2°F (-3.2°C). An average minimum temperature of 15.6°F (-9.1°C) marks the month of December in Lake Crystal.

Humidity

In Lake Crystal, Minnesota, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

In Lake Crystal, in December, during 3.2 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Lake Crystal, there are 91.8 rainfall days, and 10.28" (261mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Lake Crystal. In Lake Crystal, during December, snow falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Lake Crystal, there are 42.4 snowfall days, and 8.5" (216mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.9h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Lake Crystal, Minnesota. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Lake Crystal?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Lake Crystal, is 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 15.6°F (-9.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in July is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Lake Crystal?

In Lake Crystal, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

How many days does it rain in December in Lake Crystal?

In Lake Crystal, in December, it is raining for 3.2 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Lake Crystal?

In December, in Lake Crystal, Minnesota, it is snowing for 9.6 days. Throughout December, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Lake Crystal.

How many hours of daylight does Lake Crystal have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Lake Crystal?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, in Lake Crystal, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

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

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Lake Crystal?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Lake Crystal?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Lake Crystal, Minnesota, is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lake Crystal, MN

Average temperature in December - Lake Crystal, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 26.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Lake Crystal, MN

Average pressure in December - Lake Crystal, MN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Lake Crystal, MN

Average wind speed in December - Lake Crystal, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Lake Crystal, MN

Average humidity in December - Lake Crystal, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and October (69%).

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Average rainfall in December
Lake Crystal, MN

Average rainfall in December - Lake Crystal, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").

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Average rainfall days in December
Lake Crystal, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Lake Crystal, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Lake Crystal, MN

Average snowfall in December - Lake Crystal, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Lake Crystal, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Lake Crystal, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lake Crystal, MN
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

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 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Lake Crystal, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Lake Crystal, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Lake Crystal, MN

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

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Average cloud cover in December
Lake Crystal, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Lake Crystal, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Lake Crystal, MN

Average visibility in December - Lake Crystal, 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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