December weather forecastMaple Plain, MN
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Maple Plain, Minnesota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and an average low of 15.3°F (-9.3°C).Temperature
The shift from November to December sees a distinct decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a cold 40.1°F (4.5°C) to a freezing cold 25.2°F (-3.8°C). In Maple Plain, December nights cool down to an average of 15.3°F (-9.3°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Maple Plain, Minnesota, is 87%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 2.7 days. Throughout December, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Maple Plain, during the entire year, the rain falls for 99.9 days and collects up to 11.65" (296mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Maple Plain, it is snowing for 11.2 days. Throughout December, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Maple Plain, Minnesota, there are 50.7 snowfall days, and 10.67" (271mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, in Maple Plain, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Maple Plain, Minnesota, is 3.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Maple Plain are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Maple Plain, MN
- Average high temperature in December: 25.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 15.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Maple Plain, 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
Maple Plain, MN
- Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Maple Plain, MN
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Maple Plain, MN
- Average rainfall in December: 0.55"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").
Average rainfall days in December
Maple Plain, MN
- Average rainfall days in December: 2.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Maple Plain, MN
- Average snowfall in December: 2.09"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Maple Plain, MN
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Maple Plain, MN
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 48min
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 30min
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 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Maple Plain, MN
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Maple Plain, 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
Maple Plain, MN
- Average cloud cover in December: 64
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Maple Plain, 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).
