December weather forecastRice, MN
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Rice, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 12.6°F (-10.8°C) and 23°F (-5°C).Temperature
December's arrival is marked by a significant decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 37.8°F (3.2°C) in November to a subzero cold 23°F (-5°C). During the nights in December, Rice experiences a consistent average temperature of 12.6°F (-10.8°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.Rainfall
In Rice, in December, it is raining for 3.2 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Rice, during the entire year, the rain falls for 109.2 days and collects up to 17.64" (448mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 14.7 days and accumulates 4.76" (121mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 3.2h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The UV index of 1 in December translates into these instructions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Rice, MN
- Average high temperature in December: 23°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 12.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Rice, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Rice, MN
- Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Rice, MN
- Average humidity in December: 88%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Rice, MN
- Average rainfall in December: 0.91"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").
Average rainfall days in December
Rice, MN
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Rice, MN
- Average snowfall in December: 4.76"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Rice, MN
- Average snowfall days in December: 14.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rice, MN
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Rice, MN
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Rice, 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
Rice, MN
- Average cloud cover in December: 67
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Rice, MN
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
