December weather forecastNorthfield, MN
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Northfield, Minnesota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and 15.4°F (-9.2°C).Temperature
With the onset of December, Northfield's average high-temperature witnesses a clear drop, receding from November's icy 41°F (5°C) to a subzero cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C). Northfield throughout December, experiences an average nighttime temperature of 15.4°F (-9.2°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 89%.Rainfall
In Northfield, in December, during 4.3 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Northfield, Minnesota, there are 126.4 rainfall days, and 24.76" (629mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Northfield are January through May, October through December. In Northfield, in December, during 11.6 snowfall days, 4.21" (107mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Northfield, Minnesota, during the entire year, snow falls for 55.6 days and aggregates up to 22.36" (568mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Northfield, the average sunshine in December is 3.5h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Northfield. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in December leads to these guidelines:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. 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
Northfield, MN
- Average high temperature in December: 26.1°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 (20.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 15.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Northfield, 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
Northfield, MN
- Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).
Average humidity in December
Northfield, MN
- Average humidity in December: 89%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Northfield, MN
- Average rainfall in December: 1.26"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").
Average rainfall days in December
Northfield, MN
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Northfield, MN
- Average snowfall in December: 4.21"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.1").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Northfield, MN
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Northfield, 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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Northfield, MN
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Northfield, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Northfield, MN
- Average cloud cover in December: 64
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 32).
Average visibility in December
Northfield, MN
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
