December weather forecastHope, MN
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Hope, Minnesota, with an average temperature ranging between max 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and min 15.3°F (-9.3°C).Temperature
As November transitions into December, Hope sees a clear drop in the average high-temperature, declining from an icy 40.8°F (4.9°C) to a freezing cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C). In Hope, December's nights observe an average temperature dip to 15.3°F (-9.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 88%.Rainfall
In Hope, in December, it is raining for 4.2 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 123.9 rainfall days, and 23.74" (603mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 12.7 days. Throughout December, 4.41" (112mm) of snow is accumulated. In Hope, Minnesota, during the entire year, snow falls for 56.8 days and aggregates up to 24.06" (611mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Hope.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Hope is 3.7h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Hope, Minnesota, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Hope, MN
- Average high temperature in December: 25.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.5°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 (7.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Hope, 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
Hope, MN
- Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Hope, 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
Hope, MN
- Average rainfall in December: 1.3"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").
Average rainfall days in December
Hope, MN
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Hope, MN
- Average snowfall in December: 4.41"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Hope, MN
- Average snowfall days in December: 12.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hope, MN
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 42min
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 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Hope, MN
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Hope, 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
Hope, 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 32).
Average visibility in December
Hope, 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).
