December weather forecastTrail, MN

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Trail, Minnesota, with an average temperature varying between 19.6°F (-6.9°C) and 8.1°F (-13.3°C).

Temperature

As December begins, there is a noticeable decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a cold 34.5°F (1.4°C) in November to a freezing cold 19.6°F (-6.9°C). Trail experiences an average low-temperature reading of 8.1°F (-13.3°C) throughout December.

Humidity

In Trail, the average relative humidity in December is 91%.

Rainfall

In Trail, in December, during 2.3 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Trail, during the entire year, the rain falls for 110.6 days and collects up to 19.45" (494mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Trail. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 20.2 days and typically aggregates up to 6.65" (169mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 2.7h.

UV index

January, February, October through 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 low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during December is 19.6°F (-6.9°C) and the low-temperature is 8.1°F (-13.3°C).

The average relative humidity in December is 91%.

In December, the rain falls for 2.3 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 20.2 days and typically aggregates up to 6.65" (169mm) of snow.

In December, it is snowing for 20.2 days. Throughout December, 6.65" (169mm) of snow is accumulated.

With an average of 8h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In Trail, the average day length in December is 8h and 29min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 4:40 pm CST.

The average sunshine duration in December in Trail is 2.7h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Trail, MN

  • Average high temperature in December: 19.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 8.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Trail, MN

  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Trail, MN

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Trail, MN

  • Average humidity in December: 91%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Trail, MN

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.79").

Average rainfall days in December
Trail, MN

  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Trail, MN

  • Average snowfall in December: 6.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Trail, MN

  • Average snowfall days in December: 20.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Trail, MN

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Trail, MN

  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Trail, 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, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Trail, MN

  • Average cloud cover in December: 74

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 77).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Trail, MN

  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (4mi).