December weather forecast
Springfield, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Springfield, Minnesota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 15.1°F (-9.4°C) and an average high of 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Temperature

The changeover to December signals a significant decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a wintry 41.7°F (5.4°C) in November to a subzero cold 25.5°F (-3.6°C). December brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 15.1°F (-9.4°C) in Springfield.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.1 days. Throughout December, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Springfield, there are 104.4 rainfall days, and 15.08" (383mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Springfield, Minnesota. In December, in Springfield, it is snowing for 10.9 days. Throughout December, 2.91" (74mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Springfield, there are 46.5 snowfall days, and 14.57" (370mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Springfield.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Springfield is 4h.

UV index

In Springfield, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Springfield?

December temperatures in Springfield vary between a high-temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and a low-temperature of 15.1°F (-9.4°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Springfield?

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

How many days does it rain in December in Springfield?

In Springfield, in December, during 3.1 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Springfield in December?

In Springfield, Minnesota, in December, snow falls for 10.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.91" (74mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Springfield?

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Springfield have in December?

In Springfield, the average day length in December is 8h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Springfield?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, in Springfield, Minnesota, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Springfield?

The average sunshine duration in December in Springfield, Minnesota, is 4h.

What is the UV index reading in December in Springfield?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Springfield is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Springfield, MN

Average temperature in December - Springfield, 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 (20.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.1°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 (7.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Springfield, MN

Average pressure in December - Springfield, MN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Springfield, MN

Average wind speed in December - Springfield, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.4mph).

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Average humidity in December
Springfield, MN

Average humidity in December - Springfield, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and October (68%).

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Average rainfall in December
Springfield, MN

Average rainfall in December - Springfield, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in December
Springfield, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Springfield, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Springfield, MN

Average snowfall in December - Springfield, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Springfield, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Springfield, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.9 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
Springfield, MN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Springfield, 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: 4h 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: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Springfield, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Springfield, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Springfield, MN

Average UV index in December - Springfield, MN
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Springfield, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Springfield, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Springfield, MN

Average visibility in December - Springfield, MN
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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