December weather forecast
Cotton, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Cotton, Minnesota, with an average temperature ranging between max 19.9°F (-6.7°C) and min 7.7°F (-13.5°C).

Temperature

December brings a minor decrease, with the average high-temperature reducing from a wintry 34.2°F (1.2°C) in November to a subzero cold 19.9°F (-6.7°C). December nights are marked by an average low-temperature of 7.7°F (-13.5°C).

Humidity

In Cotton, the average relative humidity in December is 92%.

Rainfall

In Cotton, in December, it is raining for 3.4 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Cotton, there are 123.8 rainfall days, and 22.24" (565mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Cotton are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Cotton is December, when snow falls for 20.7 days and typically aggregates up to 8.7" (221mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Cotton is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Cotton, the average sunshine in December is 2.3h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in December leads to these recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Cotton in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 19.9°F (-6.7°C) and a low-temperature of 7.7°F (-13.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Cotton?

In Cotton, the average relative humidity in December is 92%.

How much does it rain in Cotton in December?

In December, in Cotton, Minnesota, the rain falls for 3.4 days. Throughout December, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Cotton?

The month with the most snowfall in Cotton is December, when snow falls for 20.7 days and typically aggregates up to 8.7" (221mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Cotton in December?

In Cotton, in December, snow falls for 20.7 days, with typically accumulated 8.7" (221mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Cotton?

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

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

In December, the average day length in Cotton is 8h and 34min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Cotton?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, in Cotton, Minnesota, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Cotton have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Cotton is 2.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Cotton?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Cotton?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Cotton, MN

Average temperature in December - Cotton, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 19.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 7.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0°F).

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Average pressure in December
Cotton, MN

Average pressure in December - Cotton, 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
Cotton, MN

Average wind speed in December - Cotton, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Cotton, MN

Average humidity in December - Cotton, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 92%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Cotton, MN

Average rainfall in December - Cotton, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.83").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.91").

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Average rainfall days in December
Cotton, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Cotton, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Cotton, MN

Average snowfall in December - Cotton, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 8.7"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (8.7").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Cotton, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Cotton, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 20.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 2min

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 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Cotton, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Cotton, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Cotton, MN

Average UV index in December - Cotton, MN
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Cotton, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Cotton, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 76

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 80).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

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Average visibility in December
Cotton, MN

Average visibility in December - Cotton, 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, March and December (4mi).

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