December weather forecast
Palisade, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Palisade, Minnesota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and an average low of 10.6°F (-11.9°C).

Temperature

Palisade's progression into December includes a drop in the average high-temperature, from a cold 36°F (2.2°C) in November to a subzero cold 22.1°F (-5.5°C). During the nights in December, the temperature averages to an extreme cold 10.6°F (-11.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Palisade is 89%.

Rainfall

In Palisade, in December, it is raining for 2.4 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 108 rainfall days, and 18.58" (472mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall in Palisade. Snow falls for 14.5 days and accumulates 6.18" (157mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Palisade, Minnesota.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Palisade is 2.7h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Palisade in December?

During December, Palisade experiences an average high-temperature of 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and a low-temperature of 10.6°F (-11.9°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Palisade?

The average relative humidity in December in Palisade is 89%.

How many days does it rain in December in Palisade?

In Palisade, Minnesota, in December, it is raining for 2.4 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Palisade?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Palisade. Snow falls for 14.5 days and accumulates 6.18" (157mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Palisade in December?

In Palisade, Minnesota, in December, during 14.5 snowfall days, 6.18" (157mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Palisade?

With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

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

In December, the average day length in Palisade, Minnesota, is 8h and 37min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Palisade?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Palisade have in December?

In Palisade, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Palisade?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Palisade?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Palisade, Minnesota, is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Palisade, MN

Average temperature in December - Palisade, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 22.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 10.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Palisade, MN

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Palisade, MN

Average wind speed in December - Palisade, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Palisade, MN

Average humidity in December - Palisade, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Palisade, MN

Average rainfall in December - Palisade, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

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Average rainfall days in December
Palisade, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Palisade, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (1.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Palisade, MN

Average snowfall in December - Palisade, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.18").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Palisade, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Palisade, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.2 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
Palisade, MN

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Palisade, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Palisade, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Palisade, MN

Average UV index in December - Palisade, 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
Palisade, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Palisade, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 73

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 77).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in December
Palisade, MN

Average visibility in December - Palisade, MN
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (4mi).

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