December weather forecast
Austin, MN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Austin, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 26.6°F (-3°C) and an average low of 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

Temperature

December's arrival is marked by a significant decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 41°F (5°C) in November to a subzero cold 26.6°F (-3°C). An average low-temperature of 16.2°F (-8.8°C) is common during the nights of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

Rainfall

In Austin, in December, during 4.8 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Austin, there are 128.8 rainfall days, and 24.61" (625mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Austin, it is snowing for 11.3 days. Throughout December, 4.17" (106mm) of snow is accumulated. In Austin, during the entire year, snow falls for 51.8 days and aggregates up to 22.24" (565mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Austin.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, in Austin, Minnesota, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Austin, the average sunshine in December is 3.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Austin are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Austin in December?

Austin in December has an average high-temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C) and an average low-temperature of 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Austin?

The average relative humidity in December in Austin, Minnesota, is 88%.

How much does it rain in Austin in December?

In December, in Austin, the rain falls for 4.8 days. Throughout December, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Austin in December?

In Austin, in December, snow falls for 11.3 days, with typically accumulated 4.17" (106mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Austin?

The month with the shortest days in Austin is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Austin have in December?

The average day length in December in Austin is 9h and 0min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Austin?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Austin have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Austin is 3.8h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December in Austin?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Austin, Minnesota, is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Austin, MN

Average temperature in December - Austin, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 26.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Austin, MN

Average pressure in December - Austin, 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
Austin, MN

Average wind speed in December - Austin, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Austin, MN

Average humidity in December - Austin, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Austin, MN

Average rainfall in December - Austin, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").

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Average rainfall days in December
Austin, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Austin, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Austin, MN

Average snowfall in December - Austin, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.67").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Austin, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Austin, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 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
Austin, MN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Austin, MN
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Austin, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Austin, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Austin, MN

Average UV index in December - Austin, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Austin, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Austin, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Austin, MN

Average visibility in December - Austin, MN
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July and December (5mi).

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