December weather forecast
Columbia Heights, MN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Columbia Heights, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 25°F (-3.9°C) and 15.1°F (-9.4°C).

Temperature

The onset of December marks a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a cold 40.1°F (4.5°C) in November to a freezing cold 25°F (-3.9°C). Columbia Heights's average low-temperature is measured at a still subzero cold 15.1°F (-9.4°C) during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Columbia Heights, Minnesota, in December, it is raining for 4.5 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Columbia Heights, Minnesota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.1 days and collects up to 22.09" (561mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Columbia Heights are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall in Columbia Heights. Snow falls for 11.6 days and accumulates 5.04" (128mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Columbia Heights is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of December, in Columbia Heights, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Columbia Heights is 3.4h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Columbia Heights?

In Columbia Heights, in December, the average high-temperature is 25°F (-3.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 15.1°F (-9.4°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Columbia Heights?

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

How many days does it rain in December in Columbia Heights?

In December, in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, the rain falls for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Columbia Heights?

The month with the most snowfall in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, is December, when snow falls for 11.6 days and typically aggregates up to 5.04" (128mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Columbia Heights in December?

In Columbia Heights, in December, during 11.6 snowfall days, 5.04" (128mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Columbia Heights?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Columbia Heights have in December?

In Columbia Heights, Minnesota, the average day length in December is 8h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Columbia Heights?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Columbia Heights have in December?

In Columbia Heights, Minnesota, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Columbia Heights?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Columbia Heights?

In Columbia Heights, Minnesota, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Columbia Heights, MN

Average temperature in December - Columbia Heights, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 25°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Columbia Heights, MN

Average pressure in December - Columbia Heights, MN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Columbia Heights, MN

Average wind speed in December - Columbia Heights, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Columbia Heights, MN

Average humidity in December - Columbia Heights, 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
Columbia Heights, MN

Average rainfall in December - Columbia Heights, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in December
Columbia Heights, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Columbia Heights, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Columbia Heights, MN

Average snowfall in December - Columbia Heights, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Columbia Heights, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Columbia Heights, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 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
Columbia Heights, MN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Columbia Heights, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Columbia Heights, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Columbia Heights, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Columbia Heights, MN

Average UV index in December - Columbia Heights, 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
Columbia Heights, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Columbia Heights, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Columbia Heights, MN

Average visibility in December - Columbia Heights, 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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