December weather forecastHinckley, MN
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Hinckley, Minnesota, with an average temperature varying between 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and 12.2°F (-11°C).Temperature
In Hinckley, the onset of December is marked by a decreased average high-temperature, declining from November's icy 37.6°F (3.1°C) to a subzero cold 22.8°F (-5.1°C). Hinckley records an average low-temperature of 12.2°F (-11°C) throughout the month of December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 89%.Rainfall
In Hinckley, in December, it is raining for 3.3 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 120.5 rainfall days, and 20.67" (525mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 16.5 days and typically aggregates up to 6.69" (170mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 3h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following advice:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Hinckley, MN
- Average high temperature in December: 22.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 12.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Hinckley, MN
- Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Hinckley, MN
- Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Hinckley, MN
- Average humidity in December: 89%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Hinckley, MN
- Average rainfall in December: 1.22"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.63").
Average rainfall days in December
Hinckley, MN
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Hinckley, MN
- Average snowfall in December: 6.69"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Hinckley, MN
- Average snowfall days in December: 16.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hinckley, 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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Hinckley, MN
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Hinckley, 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 and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Hinckley, MN
- Average cloud cover in December: 68
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
Hinckley, MN
- Average visibility in December: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).
