December weather forecast
Carlton, MN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Carlton, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 10.4°F (-12°C) and an average high of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Temperature

In the transition to December, Carlton observes a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 35.8°F (2.1°C) in November to a subzero cold 21.6°F (-5.8°C). Throughout December in Carlton, Minnesota, a steady low-temperature average of 10.4°F (-12°C) is noted.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Carlton is 89%.

Rainfall

In Carlton, Minnesota, in December, it is raining for 3.3 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Carlton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.8 days and collects up to 22.87" (581mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall in Carlton. Snow falls for 17.1 days and accumulates 7.6" (193mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:32 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Carlton is 2.8h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Carlton, Minnesota. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in December leads to these recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Carlton?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and a low-temperature of 10.4°F (-12°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Carlton?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Carlton?

In Carlton, during December, the rain falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Carlton?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 17.1 days and typically aggregates up to 7.6" (193mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Carlton in December?

In Carlton, Minnesota, in December, snow falls for 17.1 days, with typically accumulated 7.6" (193mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Carlton?

The month with the shortest days in Carlton is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length is 8h and 38min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Carlton?

On the first day of December in Carlton, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:32 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Carlton?

In Carlton, Minnesota, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Carlton?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Carlton?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Carlton, Minnesota, is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Carlton, MN

Average temperature in December - Carlton, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 21.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (16.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 10.4°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 (2.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Carlton, MN

Average pressure in December - Carlton, MN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Carlton, MN

Average wind speed in December - Carlton, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Carlton, MN

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Carlton, MN

Average rainfall in December - Carlton, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in December
Carlton, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Carlton, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Carlton, MN

Average snowfall in December - Carlton, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (7.6").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Carlton, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Carlton, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.8 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
Carlton, MN

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Carlton, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Carlton, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Carlton, MN

Average UV index in December - Carlton, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Carlton, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Carlton, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 72

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in December
Carlton, MN

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

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

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