December weather forecastCanton, MN
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Canton, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and an average low of 17.4°F (-8.1°C).Temperature
The decrease of average high-temperatures is mild in December, with a decline from an icy 41.4°F (5.2°C) in November to a freezing cold 27.7°F (-2.4°C). An average nighttime temperature of 17.4°F (-8.1°C) is recorded in Canton during December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 87%.Rainfall
In Canton, during December, the rain falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation. In Canton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.5 days and collects up to 29.69" (754mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 12.5 days. Throughout December, 4.49" (114mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 61.5 snowfall days, and 25.43" (646mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 3.9h.UV index
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 low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Canton, MN
- Average high temperature in December: 27.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 17.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).
Average pressure in December
Canton, MN
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Canton, MN
- Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Canton, MN
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Canton, MN
- Average rainfall in December: 1.61"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").
Average rainfall days in December
Canton, MN
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Canton, MN
- Average snowfall in December: 4.49"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Canton, MN
- Average snowfall days in December: 12.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Canton, 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 54min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Canton, MN
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Canton, 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 February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Canton, MN
- Average cloud cover in December: 61
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Canton, 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).
