December weather forecast
Viking, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Viking, Minnesota, with an average temperature varying between 7.5°F (-13.6°C) and 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

Temperature

As December begins, there is a noticeable decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from an icy 34.3°F (1.3°C) in November to a subzero cold 18.5°F (-7.5°C). An average low-temperature of 7.5°F (-13.6°C) is recorded during the nights in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 91%.

Rainfall

In December, in Viking, the rain falls for 2.5 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Viking, there are 104.3 rainfall days, and 18.39" (467mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Viking. December is the month with the most snowfall in Viking. Snow falls for 16.2 days and accumulates 5.24" (133mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Viking, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, in Viking, sunrise is at 8:16 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Viking is 2.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Viking in December?

During December, Viking experiences an average high-temperature of 18.5°F (-7.5°C) and a low-temperature of 7.5°F (-13.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Viking?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Viking?

In Viking, Minnesota, in December, it is raining for 2.5 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Viking?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 16.2 days and typically aggregates up to 5.24" (133mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Viking in December?

In Viking, Minnesota, in December, during 16.2 snowfall days, 5.24" (133mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Viking?

The month with the shortest days in Viking, Minnesota, is December, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Viking?

In Viking, Minnesota, the average day length in December is 8h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Viking?

On the first day of December in Viking, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:16 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Viking have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Viking, Minnesota, is 2.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Viking?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Viking?

In Viking, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Viking, MN

Average temperature in December - Viking, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 18.5°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (13.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 7.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0°F).

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Average pressure in December
Viking, MN

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Viking, MN

Average wind speed in December - Viking, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Viking, MN

Average humidity in December - Viking, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 91%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (93%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and August (66%).

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Average rainfall in December
Viking, MN

Average rainfall in December - Viking, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.15").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in December
Viking, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Viking, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Viking, MN

Average snowfall in December - Viking, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Viking, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Viking, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (16.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Viking, MN
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Viking, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Viking, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Viking, MN

Average UV index in December - Viking, 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
Viking, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Viking, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 72

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
Viking, MN

Average visibility in December - Viking, MN
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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

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