December weather forecast
Nelson, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Nelson, Minnesota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and an average low of 12.2°F (-11°C).

Temperature

The start of December is characterized by a significant decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 37.4°F (3°C) in November to a freezing cold 22.5°F (-5.3°C). In Nelson, December nights cool down to an average of 12.2°F (-11°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

In Nelson, in December, during 2.5 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Nelson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 111.2 days and collects up to 20.87" (530mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Nelson is December, when snow falls for 12.6 days and typically aggregates up to 5.43" (138mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Nelson, 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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Nelson in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Nelson, records 22.5°F (-5.3°C), while the low-temperature is 12.2°F (-11°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Nelson?

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

How much does it rain in Nelson in December?

In Nelson, Minnesota, during December, the rain falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Nelson?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Nelson. Snow falls for 12.6 days and accumulates 5.43" (138mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Nelson in December?

In Nelson, during December, snow falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.43" (138mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Nelson?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Nelson?

The average day length in December in Nelson, Minnesota, is 8h and 44min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Nelson?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Nelson?

In Nelson, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.4h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Nelson?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Nelson is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Nelson, MN

Average temperature in December - Nelson, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 22.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°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 (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Nelson, MN

Average pressure in December - Nelson, MN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Nelson, MN

Average wind speed in December - Nelson, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Nelson, MN

Average humidity in December - Nelson, 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 (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Nelson, MN

Average rainfall in December - Nelson, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.5").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in December
Nelson, MN

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Nelson, MN

Average snowfall in December - Nelson, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Nelson, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Nelson, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.1 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
Nelson, MN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Nelson, MN
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Nelson, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Nelson, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Nelson, MN

Average UV index in December - Nelson, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Nelson, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Nelson, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in December
Nelson, MN

Average visibility in December - Nelson, 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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