December weather forecast
New Brighton, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in New Brighton, Minnesota, with an average temperature varying between 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

Temperature

December brings a significant decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from a wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C) in November to a subzero cold 24.6°F (-4.1°C). December sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

Rainfall

In New Brighton, during December, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 121.2 rainfall days, and 21.97" (558mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in New Brighton. The month with the most snowfall in New Brighton is December, when snow falls for 12.2 days and typically aggregates up to 5.16" (131mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in New Brighton is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.4h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in New Brighton. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in December leads to these guidelines:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in New Brighton in December?

In New Brighton, in December, the average high-temperature is 24.6°F (-4.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 15.3°F (-9.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in New Brighton?

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

How many days does it rain in December in New Brighton?

In New Brighton, during December, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in New Brighton?

December is the month with the most snowfall in New Brighton, Minnesota. Snow falls for 12.2 days and accumulates 5.16" (131mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in New Brighton in December?

In New Brighton, in December, snow falls for 12.2 days, with typically accumulated 5.16" (131mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in New Brighton?

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

How many hours of daylight does New Brighton have in December?

The average day length in December in New Brighton, Minnesota, is 8h and 50min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in New Brighton?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does New Brighton have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in New Brighton, Minnesota, is 3.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in New Brighton?

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

How high is the UV index in December in New Brighton?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
New Brighton, MN

Average temperature in December - New Brighton, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 24.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.9°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 (7.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
New Brighton, MN

Average pressure in December - New Brighton, MN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
New Brighton, MN

Average wind speed in December - New Brighton, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
New Brighton, MN

Average humidity in December - New Brighton, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
New Brighton, MN

Average rainfall in December - New Brighton, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in December
New Brighton, MN

Average rainfall days in December - New Brighton, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
New Brighton, MN

Average snowfall in December - New Brighton, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.16").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
New Brighton, MN

Average snowfall days in December - New Brighton, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.5 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
New Brighton, MN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - New Brighton, 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 2min

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 6min).

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Average sunshine days in December
New Brighton, MN

Average sunshine days in December - New Brighton, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
New Brighton, MN

Average UV index in December - New Brighton, 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
New Brighton, MN

Average cloud cover in December - New Brighton, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
New Brighton, MN

Average visibility in December - New Brighton, 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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