December weather forecastBenson, MN
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Benson, Minnesota, with an average temperature varying between 12.6°F (-10.8°C) and 23.7°F (-4.6°C).Temperature
December's onset witnesses a marked shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 39.9°F (4.4°C) in November to a subzero cold 23.7°F (-4.6°C). Throughout December, the average low-temperature dips to an extreme cold 12.6°F (-10.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 86%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 3.2 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Benson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 109.8 days and collects up to 20.47" (520mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10.6 days and accumulates 4.25" (108mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Benson, the average sunshine in December is 3.7h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February 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 average individuals.Note: The UV index of 1 in December translates into these instructions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. 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
Average temperature in December
Benson, MN
- Average high temperature in December: 23.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 12.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Benson, MN
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Benson, MN
- Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Benson, MN
- Average humidity in December: 86%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (67%).
Average rainfall in December
Benson, MN
- Average rainfall in December: 0.91"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.43").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.55").
Average rainfall days in December
Benson, MN
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Benson, MN
- Average snowfall in December: 4.25"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Benson, MN
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Benson, MN
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 48min
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 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Benson, MN
- Average sunshine days in December: 19 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Benson, 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 and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Benson, MN
- Average cloud cover in December: 61
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Benson, MN
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).
