Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Benson's transition into December is marked by a clear temperature shift, receding from an icy 39.9°F (4.4°C) in November to a freezing cold 23.7°F (-4.6°C). Nighttime temperatures in December average to an extreme cold 12.6°F (-10.8°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.Rainfall
In Benson, in December, during 3.2 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 109.8 rainfall days, and 20.47" (520mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall in Benson. Snow falls for 10.6 days and accumulates 4.25" (108mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Benson, Minnesota, 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 low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Frequently asked questions
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How many hours of daylight does Benson have in December?
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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 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 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).
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