December weather forecast
Nicollet, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Nicollet, Minnesota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 15.6°F (-9.1°C) and 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Temperature

Nicollet witnesses a significant decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's icy 41.7°F (5.4°C) to a subzero cold 26.2°F (-3.2°C). During December, the temperature in Nicollet tends to dip to an average of 15.6°F (-9.1°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

Rainfall

In Nicollet, during December, the rain falls for 3.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Nicollet, 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, in December, snow falls for 9.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.22" (31mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Nicollet, 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 in Nicollet, 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

In Nicollet, the average sunshine in December is 3.9h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Nicollet in December?

In Nicollet, 26.2°F (-3.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 15.6°F (-9.1°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Nicollet?

In Nicollet, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

How many days does it rain in December in Nicollet?

In Nicollet, in December, during 3.2 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Nicollet in December?

In Nicollet, Minnesota, during December, snow falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Nicollet?

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Nicollet.

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

The average day length in December in Nicollet, Minnesota, is 8h and 55min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Nicollet?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, in Nicollet, Minnesota, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Nicollet have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Nicollet?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Nicollet?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Nicollet, Minnesota, is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Nicollet, MN

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).

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Average pressure in December
Nicollet, MN

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Nicollet, MN

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).

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Average humidity in December
Nicollet, MN

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Nicollet, MN

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Nicollet, MN

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Nicollet, MN

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Nicollet, MN

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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Nicollet, MN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Nicollet, MN
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

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 5min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Nicollet, MN

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).

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Average UV index in December
Nicollet, MN

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Nicollet, MN

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).

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Average visibility in December
Nicollet, MN

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).

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