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
In the transition to December, Minneapolis observes a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 54°F (12.2°C) in November to a cold 40.8°F (4.9°C). Minneapolis's average low-temperature in December is measured at a freezing cold 26.4°F (-3.1°C).Humidity
In Minneapolis, the average relative humidity in December is 70%.Rainfall
In December, in Minneapolis, the rain falls for 3.2 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Minneapolis, there are 100.1 rainfall days, and 16.77" (426mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Minneapolis, in December, snow falls for 2.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.06" (27mm) of snow. In Minneapolis, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.6 days and aggregates up to 6.93" (176mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Minneapolis, KS
- Average high temperature in December: 40.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 26.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Minneapolis, KS
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Minneapolis, KS
- Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Minneapolis, KS
- Average humidity in December: 70%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (61%).
Average rainfall in December
Minneapolis, KS
- Average rainfall in December: 0.63"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").
Average rainfall days in December
Minneapolis, KS
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Minneapolis, KS
- Average snowfall in December: 1.06"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Minneapolis, KS
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Minneapolis, KS
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Minneapolis, KS
- Average sunshine days in December: 24.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (24.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Minneapolis, KS
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Minneapolis, KS
- Average cloud cover in December: 33
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 21).
Average visibility in December
Minneapolis, KS
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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