December weather forecastPleasant Valley, MN
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Pleasant Valley, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 10.4°F (-12°C) and max 21.6°F (-5.8°C).Temperature
Start of December brings a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's icy 35.8°F (2.1°C) to a subzero cold 21.6°F (-5.8°C). Throughout December, a steady low-temperature average of 10.4°F (-12°C) is noted.Humidity
In Pleasant Valley, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.Rainfall
In Pleasant Valley, during December, the rain falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. In Pleasant Valley, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.8 days and collects up to 22.87" (581mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Pleasant Valley. The month with the most snowfall in Pleasant Valley is December, when snow falls for 17.1 days and typically aggregates up to 7.6" (193mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Pleasant Valley is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of December in Pleasant Valley, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:32 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 2.8h.UV index
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Pleasant Valley, Minnesota. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Pleasant Valley, MN
- Average high temperature in December: 21.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (16.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 10.4°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 (2.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Pleasant Valley, MN
- Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Pleasant Valley, MN
- Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Pleasant Valley, 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 (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Pleasant Valley, MN
- Average rainfall in December: 1.38"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").
Average rainfall days in December
Pleasant Valley, MN
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Pleasant Valley, MN
- Average snowfall in December: 7.6"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (7.6").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Pleasant Valley, MN
- Average snowfall days in December: 17.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pleasant Valley, 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 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Pleasant Valley, MN
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Pleasant Valley, 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, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Pleasant Valley, MN
- Average cloud cover in December: 72
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in December
Pleasant Valley, 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 and December (4mi).
