December weather forecast
Arlington, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Arlington, Minnesota, with an average temperature varying between 14.5°F (-9.7°C) and 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Temperature

Arlington's weather experiences a significant temperature drop with the arrival of December, falling from a wintry 41.2°F (5.1°C) in November to a freezing cold 25.5°F (-3.6°C). Arlington usually reports an average low-temperature of 14.5°F (-9.7°C) during the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Arlington, in December, it is raining for 4.2 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Arlington, there are 123.7 rainfall days, and 23.98" (609mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Arlington are January through May, October through December. In Arlington, Minnesota, during December, snow falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.12" (130mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 59.6 snowfall days, and 26.1" (663mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Arlington, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Arlington, Minnesota, the average sunshine in December is 3.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Arlington are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Arlington?

During December, Arlington experiences an average high-temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and a low-temperature of 14.5°F (-9.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Arlington?

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

How much does it rain in Arlington in December?

In Arlington, during December, the rain falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Arlington in December?

In Arlington, Minnesota, during December, snow falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.12" (130mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Arlington?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Arlington?

The average day length in December in Arlington is 8h and 53min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Arlington?

On the first day of December in Arlington, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Arlington?

In Arlington, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Arlington?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Arlington?

In Arlington, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Arlington, MN

Average temperature in December - Arlington, 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: 14.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Arlington, MN

Average pressure in December - Arlington, 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 (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Arlington, MN

Average wind speed in December - Arlington, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Arlington, MN

Average humidity in December - Arlington, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Arlington, MN

Average rainfall in December - Arlington, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in December
Arlington, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Arlington, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Arlington, MN

Average snowfall in December - Arlington, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Arlington, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Arlington, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.9 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
Arlington, MN

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Arlington, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Arlington, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).

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Average UV index in December
Arlington, MN

Average UV index in December - Arlington, 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
Arlington, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Arlington, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Arlington, MN

Average visibility in December - Arlington, 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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