December weather forecast
Buffalo, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Buffalo, Minnesota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and an average low of 14.7°F (-9.6°C).

Temperature

December's arrival signals a distinct temperature shift, dropping from a wintry 39.6°F (4.2°C) in November to a subzero cold 24.4°F (-4.2°C). Buffalo observes an average low-temperature of 14.7°F (-9.6°C) during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Buffalo, in December, it is raining for 3.8 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Buffalo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.4 days and collects up to 20.12" (511mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Buffalo. December is the month with the most snowfall in Buffalo. Snow falls for 9.9 days and accumulates 4.09" (104mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Buffalo, Minnesota, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Buffalo, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.6h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Buffalo?

The high-temperature, in December, in Buffalo, is 24.4°F (-4.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 14.7°F (-9.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Buffalo?

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

How much does it rain in Buffalo in December?

In Buffalo, Minnesota, in December, during 3.8 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Buffalo?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 9.9 days and accumulates 4.09" (104mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Buffalo in December?

In Buffalo, in December, snow falls for 9.9 days, with typically accumulated 4.09" (104mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Buffalo?

December has the shortest days of the year in Buffalo, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December in Buffalo, Minnesota, is 8h and 49min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Buffalo?

On the first day of December in Buffalo, Minnesota, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Buffalo have in December?

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

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Buffalo?

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

Average temperature in December - Buffalo, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 24.4°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 (19.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.7°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 (6.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Buffalo, MN

Average pressure in December - Buffalo, 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
Buffalo, MN

Average wind speed in December - Buffalo, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Buffalo, MN

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Buffalo, MN

Average rainfall in December - Buffalo, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in December
Buffalo, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Buffalo, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Buffalo, MN

Average snowfall in December - Buffalo, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Buffalo, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Buffalo, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.6 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
Buffalo, MN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Buffalo, 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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Buffalo, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Buffalo, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Buffalo, MN

Average UV index in December - Buffalo, 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
Buffalo, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Buffalo, 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 31).

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Average visibility in December
Buffalo, MN

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

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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