December weather forecast
Chatfield, MN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Chatfield, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 16.2°F (-8.8°C) and max 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Temperature

Chatfield's weather undergoes a significant change with the arrival of December, as the average high-temperature drops from a cold 41°F (5°C) in November to a subzero cold 26.4°F (-3.1°C). In the month of December, Chatfield's average low-temperature falls to 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

Humidity

In Chatfield, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.

Rainfall

In Chatfield, Minnesota, in December, during 4.7 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 137 rainfall days, and 24.53" (623mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Chatfield, Minnesota. In Chatfield, in December, during 14.2 snowfall days, 3.54" (90mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 64.1 snowfall days, and 21.22" (539mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Chatfield, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Chatfield is 3.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December translates into the following guidance:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Chatfield?

In Chatfield, 26.4°F (-3.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 16.2°F (-8.8°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December in Chatfield?

The average relative humidity in December in Chatfield, Minnesota, is 88%.

How many days does it rain in December in Chatfield?

In Chatfield, during December, the rain falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Chatfield?

In December, in Chatfield, Minnesota, it is snowing for 14.2 days. Throughout December, 3.54" (90mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Chatfield?

December has the shortest days of the year in Chatfield, Minnesota, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

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

In Chatfield, the average day length in December is 8h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Chatfield?

On the first day of December in Chatfield, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Chatfield?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Chatfield is 3.8h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Chatfield?

In Chatfield, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Chatfield, MN

Average temperature in December - Chatfield, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 26.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Chatfield, MN

Average pressure in December - Chatfield, 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 (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Chatfield, MN

Average wind speed in December - Chatfield, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Chatfield, MN

Average humidity in December - Chatfield, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Chatfield, MN

Average rainfall in December - Chatfield, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").

Average rainfall days in December
Chatfield, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Chatfield, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Chatfield, MN

Average snowfall in December - Chatfield, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.54"

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
Chatfield, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Chatfield, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Chatfield, MN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Chatfield, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Chatfield, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Chatfield, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Chatfield, MN

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

Average cloud cover in December
Chatfield, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Chatfield, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Chatfield, MN

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

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, July and December (5mi).

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