December weather forecast
Pennington, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Pennington, Minnesota, with an average temperature varying between 9.5°F (-12.5°C) and 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Pennington's weather experiences a distinct temperature drop, moving from a wintry 34.7°F (1.5°C) in November to a freezing cold 20.3°F (-6.5°C). In the month of December, Pennington experiences an average low-temperature of 9.5°F (-12.5°C).

Humidity

In Pennington, Minnesota, the average relative humidity in December is 90%.

Rainfall

In Pennington, in December, during 2.1 rainfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 86.8 rainfall days, and 10.71" (272mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Pennington, Minnesota. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 15.3 days and accumulates 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 4:37 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 2.3h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Pennington. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December converts into the following recommendations:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Pennington in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Pennington, is 20.3°F (-6.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 9.5°F (-12.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Pennington?

In Pennington, Minnesota, the average relative humidity in December is 90%.

How much does it rain in Pennington in December?

In Pennington, Minnesota, in December, during 2.1 rainfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Pennington?

The month with the most snowfall in Pennington, Minnesota, is December, when snow falls for 15.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Pennington?

In Pennington, in December, during 15.3 snowfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Pennington?

December has the shortest days of the year in Pennington, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length in Pennington, Minnesota, is 8h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Pennington?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, in Pennington, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 4:37 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Pennington?

The average sunshine duration in December is 2.3h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Pennington?

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

Average temperature in December - Pennington, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 20.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (16°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 9.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Pennington, MN

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Pennington, MN

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Pennington, MN

Average humidity in December - Pennington, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (69%).

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Average rainfall in December
Pennington, MN

Average rainfall in December - Pennington, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.01").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.31").

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Average rainfall days in December
Pennington, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Pennington, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Pennington, MN

Average snowfall in December - Pennington, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Pennington, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Pennington, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.3 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
Pennington, MN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pennington, MN
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Pennington, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Pennington, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14 days).

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Average UV index in December
Pennington, MN

Average UV index in December - Pennington, 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
Pennington, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Pennington, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 77

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 81).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in December
Pennington, MN

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

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

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