December weather forecast
Benedict, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Benedict, Minnesota, with an average temperature ranging between max 21.2°F (-6°C) and min 10.8°F (-11.8°C).

Temperature

Benedict's transition into December involves a shift in temperature, receding from a wintry 35.1°F (1.7°C) in November to a freezing cold 21.2°F (-6°C). Throughout the December nights, Benedict encounters a low-temperature of 10.8°F (-11.8°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Benedict is 89%.

Rainfall

In Benedict, during December, the rain falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 106.9 rainfall days, and 20.35" (517mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Benedict. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 19.3 days and typically aggregates up to 7.56" (192mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Benedict is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of December, in Benedict, Minnesota, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 4:39 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Benedict is 2.6h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Benedict. 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 maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Benedict?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Benedict are 21.2°F (-6°C) and 10.8°F (-11.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Benedict?

In December, the average relative humidity in Benedict, Minnesota, is 89%.

How many days does it rain in December in Benedict?

In December, the rain falls for 2.9 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Benedict?

The month with the most snowfall in Benedict is December, when snow falls for 19.3 days and typically aggregates up to 7.56" (192mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Benedict in December?

In Benedict, Minnesota, in December, during 19.3 snowfall days, 7.56" (192mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Benedict?

December has the shortest days of the year in Benedict, Minnesota, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Benedict have in December?

In Benedict, the average day length in December is 8h and 34min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Benedict?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, in Benedict, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 4:39 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Benedict have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Benedict is 2.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Benedict?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Benedict?

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

Average temperature in December - Benedict, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 21.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (16.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 10.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Benedict, MN

Average pressure in December - Benedict, MN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is 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
Benedict, MN

Average wind speed in December - Benedict, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Benedict, MN

Average humidity in December - Benedict, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Benedict, MN

Average rainfall in December - Benedict, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in December
Benedict, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Benedict, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Benedict, MN

Average snowfall in December - Benedict, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.56"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (7.56").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Benedict, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Benedict, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 19.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Benedict, MN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Benedict, MN
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h 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: 2h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Benedict, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Benedict, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Benedict, MN

Average UV index in December - Benedict, MN
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Benedict, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Benedict, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 75

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 78).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Benedict, MN

Average visibility in December - Benedict, MN
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (4mi).

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