December weather forecastSauk Rapids, MN
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 13.6°F (-10.2°C) and an average high of 23.7°F (-4.6°C).Temperature
A clear reduction in the average high-temperature marks the arrival of December, falling from an icy 38.5°F (3.6°C) in November to a subzero cold 23.7°F (-4.6°C). The low-temperature average for Sauk Rapids during December stands at an extreme cold 13.6°F (-10.2°C).Humidity
In Sauk Rapids, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.Rainfall
In Sauk Rapids, in December, it is raining for 3.1 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 107.2 rainfall days, and 15.75" (400mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Sauk Rapids are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 12.1 days and typically aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, in Sauk Rapids, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Sauk Rapids, the average sunshine in December is 3.5h.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 minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Sauk Rapids, MN
- Average high temperature in December: 23.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 13.6°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 (6.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Sauk Rapids, 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
Sauk Rapids, MN
- Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Sauk Rapids, MN
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Sauk Rapids, MN
- Average rainfall in December: 0.75"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").
Average rainfall days in December
Sauk Rapids, MN
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Sauk Rapids, MN
- Average snowfall in December: 3.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Sauk Rapids, MN
- Average snowfall days in December: 12.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sauk Rapids, MN
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 30min
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 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Sauk Rapids, MN
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Sauk Rapids, 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
Sauk Rapids, MN
- Average cloud cover in December: 64
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Sauk Rapids, MN
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).
