December weather forecast
Red Wing, MN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Red Wing, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 15.1°F (-9.4°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

A shift in Red Wing's weather is noticeable as November turns into December, with the average high temperature decreasing from a cold 40.5°F (4.7°C) to a subzero cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C). Red Wing observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 15.1°F (-9.4°C) during the month of December.

Humidity

In Red Wing, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.

Rainfall

In December, in Red Wing, the rain falls for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Red Wing, there are 108.7 rainfall days, and 14.17" (360mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Red Wing, Minnesota, during December, snow falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of snow. In Red Wing, Minnesota, during the entire year, snow falls for 57.1 days and aggregates up to 9.21" (234mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Red Wing, Minnesota, is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Red Wing, the average sunshine in December is 3.3h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December translates into the following guidance:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. 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. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Red Wing in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and 15.1°F (-9.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Red Wing?

The average relative humidity in December in Red Wing is 88%.

How many days does it rain in December in Red Wing?

In Red Wing, Minnesota, in December, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Red Wing in December?

In December, in Red Wing, it is snowing for 12.2 days. Throughout December, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Red Wing?

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Red Wing.

What is the average length of the day in December in Red Wing?

The average day length in December is 8h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Red Wing?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Red Wing?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Red Wing is 3.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Red Wing?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Red Wing?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Red Wing, MN

Average temperature in December - Red Wing, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Red Wing, MN

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and 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
Red Wing, MN

Average wind speed in December - Red Wing, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Red Wing, MN

Average humidity in December - Red Wing, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Red Wing, MN

Average rainfall in December - Red Wing, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in December
Red Wing, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Red Wing, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Red Wing, MN

Average snowfall in December - Red Wing, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Red Wing, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Red Wing, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14 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
Red Wing, MN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Red Wing, MN
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Red Wing, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Red Wing, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Red Wing, MN

Average UV index in December - Red Wing, 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
Red Wing, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Red Wing, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in December
Red Wing, MN

Average visibility in December - Red Wing, MN
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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