December weather forecastSandstone, MN
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Sandstone, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 12.2°F (-11°C) and 22.8°F (-5.1°C).Temperature
The arrival of December is marked by a notable decrease in high-temperatures, falling from an icy 37.6°F (3.1°C) in November to a freezing cold 22.8°F (-5.1°C). In the month of December, Sandstone records a consistent average low-temperature of 12.2°F (-11°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Sandstone is 89%.Rainfall
In Sandstone, in December, during 3.3 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sandstone, there are 120.5 rainfall days, and 20.67" (525mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Sandstone is December, when snow falls for 16.5 days and typically aggregates up to 6.69" (170mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Sandstone.On the first day of December in Sandstone, Minnesota, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:35 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Sandstone is 3h.UV index
January, February 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 minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The UV index of 1 in December translates into these instructions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Sandstone, MN
- Average high temperature in December: 22.8°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 (17.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 12.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Sandstone, 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 (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Sandstone, MN
- Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph
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
Sandstone, MN
- Average humidity in December: 89%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Sandstone, MN
- Average rainfall in December: 1.22"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.63").
Average rainfall days in December
Sandstone, MN
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Sandstone, MN
- Average snowfall in December: 6.69"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Sandstone, MN
- Average snowfall days in December: 16.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sandstone, 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 0min
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 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Sandstone, MN
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Sandstone, 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 and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Sandstone, MN
- Average cloud cover in December: 68
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
Sandstone, MN
- Average visibility in December: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).
