December weather forecast
Spring Valley, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Spring Valley, Minnesota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 16.2°F (-8.8°C) and 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Temperature

Spring Valley's December weather is marked by a distinct drop in high-temperatures, declining from a wintry 40.8°F (4.9°C) in November to a subzero cold 26.2°F (-3.2°C). Spring Valley records an average nighttime low of 16.2°F (-8.8°C) in December.

Humidity

In Spring Valley, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.

Rainfall

In Spring Valley, in December, it is raining for 5.3 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Spring Valley, Minnesota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 136.6 days and collects up to 25.79" (655mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Spring Valley are January through May, October through December. In Spring Valley, Minnesota, in December, during 12.5 snowfall days, 4.02" (102mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Spring Valley, there are 60.5 snowfall days, and 23.35" (593mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Spring Valley, the average sunshine in December 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 in Spring Valley, Minnesota. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 1 in December translates into these instructions:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Spring Valley?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Spring Valley, is 26.2°F (-3.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Spring Valley?

In December, the average relative humidity in Spring Valley, Minnesota, is 88%.

How many days does it rain in December in Spring Valley?

In Spring Valley, in December, it is raining for 5.3 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Spring Valley in December?

In Spring Valley, Minnesota, during December, snow falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.02" (102mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Spring Valley?

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Spring Valley.

What is the average length of the day in December in Spring Valley?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Spring Valley?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Spring Valley have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Spring Valley?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Spring Valley, Minnesota.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Spring Valley?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Spring Valley is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Spring Valley, MN

Average temperature in December - Spring Valley, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 26.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Spring Valley, MN

Average pressure in December - Spring Valley, MN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Spring Valley, MN

Average wind speed in December - Spring Valley, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Spring Valley, MN

Average humidity in December - Spring Valley, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Spring Valley, MN

Average rainfall in December - Spring Valley, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").

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Average rainfall days in December
Spring Valley, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Spring Valley, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Spring Valley, MN

Average snowfall in December - Spring Valley, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Spring Valley, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Spring Valley, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.8 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
Spring Valley, MN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Spring Valley, MN
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Spring Valley, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Spring Valley, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Spring Valley, MN

Average UV index in December - Spring Valley, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Spring Valley, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Spring Valley, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Spring Valley, MN

Average visibility in December - Spring Valley, MN
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July and December (5mi).

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