December weather forecast
Apple Valley, MN

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Apple Valley, Minnesota, with an average temperature varying between 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature declines considerably from a cold 40.1°F (4.5°C) in November to a freezing cold 25.5°F (-3.6°C). The average low-temperature, in Apple Valley, is 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

Humidity

In Apple Valley, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.

Rainfall

In Apple Valley, in December, during 2.3 rainfall days, 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Apple Valley, during the entire year, the rain falls for 62.1 days and collects up to 4.88" (124mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Apple Valley, during December, snow falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 33.4 snowfall days, and 4.37" (111mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Apple Valley, Minnesota, with an average of 8h and 52min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Apple Valley, the average sunshine in December is 3.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translate into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected 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. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Tightly woven, loose-fitting clothes provide additional protection from the Sun. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in December in Apple Valley?

In December, in Apple Valley, the average high-temperature is 25.5°F (-3.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 15.4°F (-9.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Apple Valley?

In December, the average relative humidity in Apple Valley is 88%.

How many days does it rain in December in Apple Valley?

In Apple Valley, in December, during 2.3 rainfall days, 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Apple Valley?

In Apple Valley, Minnesota, in December, snow falls for 6.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Apple Valley?

The month with the shortest days in Apple Valley is December, with an average of 8h and 52min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Apple Valley?

The average day length in December in Apple Valley is 8h and 52min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Apple Valley?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, in Apple Valley, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Apple Valley?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Apple Valley, Minnesota, is 3.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Apple Valley?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Apple Valley, Minnesota, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Apple Valley, MN

Average temperature in December - Apple Valley, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Apple Valley, MN

Average pressure in December - Apple Valley, MN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Apple Valley, MN

Average wind speed in December - Apple Valley, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Apple Valley, MN

Average humidity in December - Apple Valley, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and October (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Apple Valley, MN

Average rainfall in December - Apple Valley, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (0.79").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.16").

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Average rainfall days in December
Apple Valley, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Apple Valley, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (9.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Apple Valley, MN

Average snowfall in December - Apple Valley, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Apple Valley, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Apple Valley, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 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
Apple Valley, MN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Apple Valley, MN
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 52min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 31min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 52min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Apple Valley, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Apple Valley, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 25.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (17.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Apple Valley, MN

Average UV index in December - Apple Valley, MN
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Apple Valley, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Apple Valley, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Apple Valley, MN

Average visibility in December - Apple Valley, 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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