December weather forecastFort Ripley, MN
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Fort Ripley, Minnesota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 12°F (-11.1°C) and 22.3°F (-5.4°C).Temperature
With the onset of December, Fort Ripley experiences a noticeable temperature shift, with the average high-temperature receding from a wintry 36.9°F (2.7°C) in November to a freezing cold 22.3°F (-5.4°C). The nighttime temperature, during December, averages of 12°F (-11.1°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 88%.Rainfall
In Fort Ripley, during December, the rain falls for 3.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 106.3 rainfall days, and 18.39" (467mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 17.2 days and typically aggregates up to 7.44" (189mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Fort Ripley, the average sunshine in December is 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Fort Ripley, MN
- Average high temperature in December: 22.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 12°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Fort Ripley, 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 (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Fort Ripley, MN
- Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Fort Ripley, MN
- Average humidity in December: 88%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Fort Ripley, MN
- Average rainfall in December: 1.18"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").
Average rainfall days in December
Fort Ripley, MN
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Fort Ripley, MN
- Average snowfall in December: 7.44"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (7.44").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Fort Ripley, MN
- Average snowfall days in December: 17.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fort Ripley, MN
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 42min
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 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Fort Ripley, MN
- Average sunshine days in December: 13 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11 days).
Average UV index in December
Fort Ripley, 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
Fort Ripley, MN
- Average cloud cover in December: 69
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 73).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Fort Ripley, MN
- Average visibility in December: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (4mi).
