December weather forecast
Atwater, MN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Atwater, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 14°F (-10°C) and max 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Temperature

Atwater in December experiences a marked decrease in the average high-temperature, descending from November's wintry 39.6°F (4.2°C) to a freezing cold 24.1°F (-4.4°C). December witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around 14°F (-10°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Atwater is 87%.

Rainfall

In Atwater, in December, it is raining for 2.5 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 99.1 rainfall days, and 11.89" (302mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Atwater. In Atwater, in December, during 10.5 snowfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Atwater, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.3 days and aggregates up to 10.31" (262mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Atwater, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Atwater is 3.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December translates into these guidelines:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Atwater?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Atwater, is 24.1°F (-4.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 14°F (-10°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Atwater?

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

How much does it rain in Atwater in December?

In Atwater, Minnesota, in December, during 2.5 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Atwater?

In Atwater, Minnesota, in December, snow falls for 10.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.93" (49mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Atwater?

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Atwater, Minnesota.

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

In December, the average day length is 8h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Atwater?

On the first day of December in Atwater, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Atwater?

In Atwater, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Atwater?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Atwater?

In Atwater, Minnesota, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Atwater, MN

Average temperature in December - Atwater, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 24.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Atwater, MN

Average pressure in December - Atwater, 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
Atwater, MN

Average wind speed in December - Atwater, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

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 (7.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Atwater, MN

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (69%).

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Average rainfall in December
Atwater, MN

Average rainfall in December - Atwater, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

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Average rainfall days in December
Atwater, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Atwater, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Atwater, MN

Average snowfall in December - Atwater, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Atwater, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Atwater, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.5 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
Atwater, MN

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Atwater, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Atwater, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Atwater, MN

Average UV index in December - Atwater, 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
Atwater, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Atwater, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Atwater, MN

Average visibility in December - Atwater, 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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