December weather forecastFosston, MN

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fosston, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 19.6°F (-6.9°C) and min 8.1°F (-13.3°C).

Temperature

December's onset brings a noticeable temperature drop, falling from a cold 34.5°F (1.4°C) in November to a freezing cold 19.6°F (-6.9°C). Fosston's average low-temperature is measured at an extreme cold 8.1°F (-13.3°C) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 91%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 2.3 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 110.6 rainfall days, and 19.45" (494mm) 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 20.2 days and typically aggregates up to 6.65" (169mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 2.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 19.6°F (-6.9°C) and a low-temperature of 8.1°F (-13.3°C).

The average relative humidity in December is 91%.

In Fosston, in December, it is raining for 2.3 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation.

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 20.2 days and typically aggregates up to 6.65" (169mm) of snow.

In Fosston, in December, during 20.2 snowfall days, 6.65" (169mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.

In Fosston, the average day length in December is 8h and 31min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 2.7h.

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

In Fosston, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Fosston, MN

  • Average high temperature in December: 19.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 8.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Fosston, MN

  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Fosston, MN

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Fosston, MN

  • Average humidity in December: 91%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Fosston, MN

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.79").

Average rainfall days in December
Fosston, MN

  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fosston, MN

  • Average snowfall in December: 6.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fosston, MN

  • Average snowfall days in December: 20.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 30min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fosston, MN

  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Fosston, 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, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Fosston, MN

  • Average cloud cover in December: 74

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 77).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Fosston, MN

  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (4mi).