December weather forecastEllendale, MN
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Ellendale, Minnesota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 15.6°F (-9.1°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C).Temperature
December's arrival sees a clear drop in the average high-temperature, decreasing from November's icy 41°F (5°C) to a freezing cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C). Ellendale witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 15.6°F (-9.1°C) throughout December.Humidity
In Ellendale, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.Rainfall
In Ellendale, in December, it is raining for 4.7 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 125.5 rainfall days, and 23.66" (601mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Ellendale, during December, snow falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.29" (109mm) of snow. In Ellendale, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.6 days and aggregates up to 23.98" (609mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Ellendale, the average sunshine in December is 3.6h.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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Ellendale, MN
- Average high temperature in December: 26.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 15.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Ellendale, MN
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Ellendale, MN
- Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Ellendale, MN
- Average humidity in December: 88%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Ellendale, MN
- Average rainfall in December: 1.26"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").
Average rainfall days in December
Ellendale, MN
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Ellendale, MN
- Average snowfall in December: 4.29"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.26").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Ellendale, MN
- Average snowfall days in December: 12.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ellendale, 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 36min
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 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Ellendale, MN
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Ellendale, 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
Ellendale, MN
- Average cloud cover in December: 64
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
Ellendale, MN
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).
