December weather forecast
Hastings, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Hastings, Minnesota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and an average low of 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December is characterized by a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, reducing from a cold 40.3°F (4.6°C) to a subzero cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C). In Hastings, December's nights observe an average temperature dip to a still freezing cold 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

Humidity

In Hastings, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.

Rainfall

In Hastings, in December, during 4.2 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Hastings, during the entire year, the rain falls for 126.4 days and collects up to 22.28" (566mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Hastings, during December, snow falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 54.8 snowfall days, and 18.23" (463mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Hastings is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Hastings, the average sunshine in December is 3.5h.

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 vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following advice:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Hastings?

Hastings in December has an average high-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Hastings?

In December, the average relative humidity in Hastings is 88%.

How many days does it rain in December in Hastings?

In Hastings, Minnesota, during December, the rain falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Hastings in December?

In Hastings, Minnesota, in December, snow falls for 11.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.46" (88mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hastings?

December has the shortest days of the year in Hastings, Minnesota, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Hastings?

In December, the average day length in Hastings is 8h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Hastings?

On the first day of December in Hastings, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Hastings?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Hastings is 3.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Hastings?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December in Hastings?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Hastings is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Hastings, MN

Average temperature in December - Hastings, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.7°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 (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Hastings, MN

Average pressure in December - Hastings, MN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Hastings, MN

Average wind speed in December - Hastings, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Hastings, MN

Average humidity in December - Hastings, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Hastings, MN

Average rainfall in December - Hastings, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in December
Hastings, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Hastings, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Hastings, MN

Average snowfall in December - Hastings, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Hastings, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Hastings, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hastings, MN
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Hastings, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Hastings, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).

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Average UV index in December
Hastings, MN

Average UV index in December - Hastings, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Hastings, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Hastings, 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 31).

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Average visibility in December
Hastings, MN

Average visibility in December - Hastings, MN
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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