December weather forecast
Ranier, MN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ranier, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 18.5°F (-7.5°C) and 7.7°F (-13.5°C).

Temperature

A clear reduction in the average high-temperature is witnessed with the onset of December, reducing from an icy 33.3°F (0.7°C) in November to a freezing cold 18.5°F (-7.5°C). In the month of December, the temperature in Ranier, Minnesota, generally rests at an average low of 7.7°F (-13.5°C).

Humidity

In Ranier, the average relative humidity in December is 92%.

Rainfall

In Ranier, in December, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 110.5 rainfall days, and 19.29" (490mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Ranier. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 21.5 days and accumulates 7.95" (202mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Ranier, Minnesota, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Ranier, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 4:27 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 2.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Ranier are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability 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:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Ranier in December?

During December, Ranier experiences an average high-temperature of 18.5°F (-7.5°C) and a low-temperature of 7.7°F (-13.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Ranier?

In December, the average relative humidity is 92%.

How much does it rain in Ranier in December?

In Ranier, Minnesota, in December, during 3 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Ranier?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Ranier. Snow falls for 21.5 days and accumulates 7.95" (202mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Ranier in December?

In Ranier, Minnesota, in December, during 21.5 snowfall days, 7.95" (202mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ranier?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Ranier have in December?

The average day length in December in Ranier, Minnesota, is 8h and 22min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Ranier?

On the first day of December in Ranier, Minnesota, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 4:27 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Ranier?

The average sunshine duration in December in Ranier, Minnesota, is 2.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Ranier?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December in Ranier?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ranier, MN

Average temperature in December - Ranier, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 18.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (13.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 7.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Ranier, MN

Average pressure in December - Ranier, MN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Ranier, MN

Average wind speed in December - Ranier, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Ranier, MN

Average humidity in December - Ranier, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 92%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (67%).

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Average rainfall in December
Ranier, MN

Average rainfall in December - Ranier, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.91").

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Average rainfall days in December
Ranier, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Ranier, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Ranier, MN

Average snowfall in December - Ranier, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (7.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Ranier, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Ranier, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (23.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ranier, MN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ranier, MN
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Ranier, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Ranier, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (8.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Ranier, MN

Average UV index in December - Ranier, 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, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Ranier, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Ranier, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 80

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 85).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in December
Ranier, MN

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

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July and August (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (3mi).

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