December weather forecastMinneapolis, KS
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Minneapolis, Kansas, with an average temperature varying between 26.4°F (-3.1°C) and 40.8°F (4.9°C).Temperature
December's arrival correlates with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from a cool 54°F (12.2°C) in November to a wintry 40.8°F (4.9°C). Nighttime temperature dips to a mean of 26.4°F (-3.1°C) during December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 70%.Rainfall
In Minneapolis, during December, the rain falls for 3.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 100.1 rainfall days, and 16.77" (426mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Minneapolis, during December, snow falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 16.6 snowfall days, and 6.93" (176mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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 30min
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 54min
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).
