December weather forecast
Saint Peter, MN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Saint Peter, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 15.3°F (-9.3°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Temperature

The onset of December marks a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C) in November to a subzero cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C). During December nights, Saint Peter witnesses a consistent average temperature of 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

Rainfall

In Saint Peter, during December, the rain falls for 3.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Saint Peter, there are 123.2 rainfall days, and 22.28" (566mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Saint Peter. In Saint Peter, during December, snow falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of snow. In Saint Peter, Minnesota, during the entire year, snow falls for 46.4 days and aggregates up to 19.13" (486mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of December, in Saint Peter, Minnesota, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Saint Peter is 3.8h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Saint Peter?

Saint Peter in December has an average high-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 15.3°F (-9.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Saint Peter?

In Saint Peter, Minnesota, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.

How many days does it rain in December in Saint Peter?

In Saint Peter, Minnesota, in December, it is raining for 3.4 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Saint Peter in December?

In Saint Peter, Minnesota, during December, snow falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Saint Peter?

The month with the shortest days in Saint Peter is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Saint Peter?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 55min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Saint Peter?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Saint Peter have in December?

In Saint Peter, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Saint Peter?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Saint Peter?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Saint Peter is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Saint Peter, MN

Average temperature in December - Saint Peter, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 26.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Saint Peter, MN

Average pressure in December - Saint Peter, MN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Saint Peter, MN

Average wind speed in December - Saint Peter, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Saint Peter, MN

Average humidity in December - Saint Peter, 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 (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Saint Peter, MN

Average rainfall in December - Saint Peter, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in December
Saint Peter, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Saint Peter, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Saint Peter, MN

Average snowfall in December - Saint Peter, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.74"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Saint Peter, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Saint Peter, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.1 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
Saint Peter, MN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Saint Peter, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Saint Peter, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Saint Peter, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.9 days).

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Average UV index in December
Saint Peter, MN

Average UV index in December - Saint Peter, MN
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and 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
Saint Peter, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Saint Peter, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Saint Peter, MN

Average visibility in December - Saint Peter, MN
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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