December weather forecastFaribault, MN
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Faribault, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and 15.3°F (-9.3°C).Temperature
December's onset is marked by a clear temperature decrease, falling from an icy 40.8°F (4.9°C) in November to a subzero cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C). During December, Faribault records a consistent average nighttime temperature of 15.3°F (-9.3°C).Humidity
In Faribault, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.Rainfall
In Faribault, in December, during 4.6 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Faribault, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129 days and collects up to 20.43" (519mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Faribault, in December, during 14.5 snowfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 68.1 snowfall days, and 17.68" (449mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Faribault 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in December
Faribault, MN
- Average high temperature in December: 25.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 15.3°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 (7.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Faribault, 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
Faribault, MN
- Average wind speed in December: 8.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Faribault, 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
Faribault, MN
- Average rainfall in December: 1.02"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").
Average rainfall days in December
Faribault, MN
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Faribault, MN
- Average snowfall in December: 2.8"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Faribault, MN
- Average snowfall days in December: 14.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Faribault, MN
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Faribault, MN
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Faribault, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Faribault, MN
- Average cloud cover in December: 64
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Faribault, 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 and February (4mi).
