December weather forecastSouth Saint Paul, MN
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in South Saint Paul, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 15.3°F (-9.3°C) and 25.5°F (-3.6°C).Temperature
In South Saint Paul, stepping into December signifies a significant temperature decrement, moving down from November's cold 40.1°F (4.5°C) to a freezing cold 25.5°F (-3.6°C). During December, South Saint Paul's temperature averages to 15.3°F (-9.3°C) at night.Humidity
In South Saint Paul, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.Rainfall
In South Saint Paul, in December, during 4.5 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in South Saint Paul, there are 128.1 rainfall days, and 22.83" (580mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In South Saint Paul, in December, during 14.3 snowfall days, 4.57" (116mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 67.4 snowfall days, and 24.33" (618mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 3.4h.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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
South Saint Paul, MN
- Average high temperature in December: 25.5°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 (20.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 15.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.5°F).
Average pressure in December
South Saint Paul, 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 (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
South Saint Paul, MN
- Average wind speed in December: 8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in December
South Saint Paul, MN
- Average humidity in December: 88%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).
Average rainfall in December
South Saint Paul, MN
- Average rainfall in December: 1.26"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").
Average rainfall days in December
South Saint Paul, MN
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).
Average snowfall in December
South Saint Paul, MN
- Average snowfall in December: 4.57"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
South Saint Paul, MN
- Average snowfall days in December: 14.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
South Saint Paul, MN
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 54min
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 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
South Saint Paul, MN
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).
Average UV index in December
South Saint Paul, 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
South Saint Paul, MN
- Average cloud cover in December: 65
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 32).
Average visibility in December
South Saint Paul, 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).
