December weather forecastNicollet, MN
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Nicollet, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and 15.6°F (-9.1°C).Temperature
The arrival of December signals a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a cold 41.7°F (5.4°C) in November to a subzero cold 26.2°F (-3.2°C). In the month of December, Nicollet experiences an average low-temperature of 15.6°F (-9.1°C).Humidity
In Nicollet, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.Rainfall
In Nicollet, Minnesota, during December, the rain falls for 3.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 91.8 rainfall days, and 10.28" (261mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Nicollet, Minnesota, in December, during 9.6 snowfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 42.4 snowfall days, and 8.5" (216mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 3.9h.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 hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Nicollet, MN
- Average high temperature in December: 26.2°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 (21.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 15.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Nicollet, MN
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Nicollet, MN
- Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Nicollet, MN
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and October (69%).
Average rainfall in December
Nicollet, MN
- Average rainfall in December: 0.47"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").
Average rainfall days in December
Nicollet, MN
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Nicollet, MN
- Average snowfall in December: 1.22"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Nicollet, MN
- Average snowfall days in December: 9.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Nicollet, MN
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 54min
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 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Nicollet, MN
- Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Nicollet, 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
Nicollet, MN
- Average cloud cover in December: 60
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Nicollet, 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).
