December weather forecastWestern, MN

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Western, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 11.7°F (-11.3°C) and max 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

Temperature

With the transition into December, Western experiences a significant decrease in average high-temperatures, moving down from a cold 37.6°F (3.1°C) in November to a freezing cold 21.9°F (-5.6°C). December sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 11.7°F (-11.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Western, during December, the rain falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 116.9 rainfall days, and 21.54" (547mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 15.7 days and typically aggregates up to 5.04" (128mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.3h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Western. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 21.9°F (-5.6°C) and a low-temperature of 11.7°F (-11.3°C).

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

In Western, in December, during 2.9 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall in Western is December, when snow falls for 15.7 days and typically aggregates up to 5.04" (128mm) of snow.

In Western, during December, snow falls for 15.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.04" (128mm) of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 8h and 42min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.3h.

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

In Western, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Western, MN

  • Average high temperature in December: 21.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (16.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Western, MN

  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"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).

Average wind speed in December
Western, MN

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8mph).

Average humidity in December
Western, MN

  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Western, MN

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Western, MN

  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Western, MN

  • Average snowfall in December: 5.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Western, MN

  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average sunshine in December
Western, MN

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Western, MN

  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Western, 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
Western, MN

  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Western, MN

  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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, March and December (5mi).