Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
In Minneapolis, the average high-temperature in December declines considerably from a cold 40.1°F (4.5°C) in November to a freezing cold 25.3°F (-3.7°C). In December, the average low-temperature is 15.3°F (-9.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Minneapolis is 88%.Rainfall
In Minneapolis, during December, the rain falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 92.6 rainfall days, and 8.94" (227mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Minneapolis, it is snowing for 11.1 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated. In Minneapolis, during the entire year, snow falls for 53.5 days and aggregates up to 9.09" (231mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 50min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, in Minneapolis, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is 3.4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Minneapolis are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in December interpret into the following advice:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Average temperature in December
Minneapolis, MN
- Average high temperature in December: 25.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 15.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Minneapolis, 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
Minneapolis, MN
- Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Minneapolis, MN
- Average humidity in December: 88%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Minneapolis, MN
- Average rainfall in December: 0.51"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").
Average rainfall days in December
Minneapolis, MN
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Minneapolis, MN
- Average snowfall in December: 1.65"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Minneapolis, MN
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Minneapolis, MN
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 50min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 34min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 50min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 24min
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 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Minneapolis, MN
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Minneapolis, 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
Minneapolis, MN
- Average cloud cover in December: 65
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 31).
Average visibility in December
Minneapolis, 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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