December weather forecast
Winthrop, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Winthrop, Minnesota, with an average temperature ranging between max 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and min 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Winthrop's weather experiences a distinct temperature drop, moving from a cold 41.4°F (5.2°C) in November to a subzero cold 25.5°F (-3.6°C). During December, Winthrop experiences an average low-temperature of 14.4°F (-9.8°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Winthrop is 87%.

Rainfall

In Winthrop, during December, the rain falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 119.3 rainfall days, and 22.4" (569mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Winthrop are January through May, October through December. In Winthrop, in December, during 10.4 snowfall days, 4.02" (102mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 49.5 snowfall days, and 20.31" (516mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Winthrop.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Winthrop is 3.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Winthrop are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following advice:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Winthrop?

The high-temperature in Winthrop during December is 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and the low-temperature is 14.4°F (-9.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Winthrop?

The average relative humidity in December in Winthrop is 87%.

How many days does it rain in December in Winthrop?

In Winthrop, Minnesota, during December, the rain falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Winthrop in December?

In Winthrop, Minnesota, during December, snow falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.02" (102mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Winthrop?

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

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

The average day length in December is 8h and 53min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Winthrop?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, in Winthrop, Minnesota, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 4:47 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Winthrop have in December?

In Winthrop, Minnesota, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December in Winthrop?

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

Average temperature in December - Winthrop, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.4°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°F).

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Average pressure in December
Winthrop, MN

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Winthrop, MN

Average wind speed in December - Winthrop, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Winthrop, MN

Average humidity in December - Winthrop, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and October (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Winthrop, MN

Average rainfall in December - Winthrop, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in December
Winthrop, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Winthrop, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Winthrop, MN

Average snowfall in December - Winthrop, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Winthrop, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Winthrop, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.1 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
Winthrop, MN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Winthrop, 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: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Winthrop, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Winthrop, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Winthrop, MN

Average UV index in December - Winthrop, MN
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and 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
Winthrop, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Winthrop, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Winthrop, MN

Average visibility in December - Winthrop, MN
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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