December weather forecast
Litchfield, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Litchfield, Minnesota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 14°F (-10°C) and 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Temperature

Litchfield's transition into December is marked by a clear drop in the average high-temperature, receding from a cold 39.6°F (4.2°C) in November to a subzero cold 24.1°F (-4.4°C). In December, Litchfield records an average nighttime temperature of 14°F (-10°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Litchfield is 87%.

Rainfall

In Litchfield, in December, it is raining for 2.5 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 99.1 rainfall days, and 11.89" (302mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Litchfield are January through May, October through December. In Litchfield, during December, snow falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of snow. In Litchfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.3 days and aggregates up to 10.31" (262mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Litchfield, Minnesota, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of December, in Litchfield, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.6h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December translates into these guidelines:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Litchfield?

Litchfield in December has an average high-temperature of 24.1°F (-4.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 14°F (-10°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Litchfield?

The average relative humidity in December in Litchfield is 87%.

How many days does it rain in December in Litchfield?

In Litchfield, during December, the rain falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Litchfield?

In Litchfield, Minnesota, in December, during 10.5 snowfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Litchfield?

The month with the shortest days in Litchfield, Minnesota, is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Litchfield have in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Litchfield?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Litchfield?

The average sunshine duration in December in Litchfield, Minnesota, is 3.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Litchfield?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Litchfield?

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

Average temperature in December - Litchfield, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 24.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Litchfield, MN

Average pressure in December - Litchfield, 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 (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Litchfield, MN

Average wind speed in December - Litchfield, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Litchfield, MN

Average humidity in December - Litchfield, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (69%).

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Average rainfall in December
Litchfield, MN

Average rainfall in December - Litchfield, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

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Average rainfall days in December
Litchfield, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Litchfield, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Litchfield, MN

Average snowfall in December - Litchfield, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Litchfield, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Litchfield, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.5 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
Litchfield, MN

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Litchfield, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Litchfield, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Litchfield, MN

Average UV index in December - Litchfield, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Litchfield, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Litchfield, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Litchfield, MN

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

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).

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