Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December's arrival brings a noticeable temperature shift, dropping from an icy 37.6°F (3.1°C) in November to a subzero cold 21.9°F (-5.6°C). Dalton experiences an average nighttime temperature of 11.7°F (-11.3°C) in the month of December.Humidity
In Dalton, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.Rainfall
In Dalton, Minnesota, in December, during 2.9 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Dalton, there are 116.9 rainfall days, and 21.54" (547mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Dalton are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Dalton is December, when snow falls for 15.7 days and typically aggregates up to 5.04" (128mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Dalton, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Dalton, the average sunshine in December is 3.3h.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 minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Dalton, MN
- Average high temperature in December: 21.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (16.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 11.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Dalton, MN
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Dalton, MN
- Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8mph).
Average humidity in December
Dalton, MN
- Average humidity in December: 88%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (66%).
Average rainfall in December
Dalton, MN
- Average rainfall in December: 1.02"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").
Average rainfall days in December
Dalton, MN
- Average rainfall days in December: 2.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Dalton, 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").
Average snowfall days in December
Dalton, MN
- Average snowfall days in December: 15.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dalton, MN
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Dalton, MN
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Dalton, 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
Dalton, MN
- Average cloud cover in December: 65
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Dalton, MN
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).
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