December weather forecastPalisade, MN
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Palisade, Minnesota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and 10.6°F (-11.9°C).Temperature
Palisade's weather changes with the onset of December, slightly falling from an icy 36°F (2.2°C) in November to a freezing cold 22.1°F (-5.5°C). Throughout December, the average low-temperature dips to an extreme cold 10.6°F (-11.9°C).Humidity
In Palisade, Minnesota, the average relative humidity in December 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. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 14.5 days and typically aggregates up to 6.18" (157mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.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 Palisade, the average sunshine in December is 2.7h.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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following instructions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Palisade, MN
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 36min
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 42min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
