December weather forecastYork, MN
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in York, Minnesota, with an average temperature varying between 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and 16.2°F (-8.8°C).Temperature
December's arrival witnesses a distinct drop in the average high-temperature, receding from November's icy 40.8°F (4.9°C) to a subzero cold 26.2°F (-3.2°C). In York, the average nighttime temperature during December is a still freezing cold 16.2°F (-8.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 88%.Rainfall
In York, during December, the rain falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation. In York, during the entire year, the rain falls for 136.6 days and collects up to 25.79" (655mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In York, Minnesota, during December, snow falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.02" (102mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 60.5 snowfall days, and 23.35" (593mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in York, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.
Sunshine
In York, the average sunshine in December is 3.8h.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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
York, MN
- Average high temperature in December: 26.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 16.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.6°F).
Average pressure in December
York, MN
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
York, MN
- Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).
Average humidity in December
York, MN
- Average humidity in December: 88%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).
Average rainfall in December
York, MN
- Average rainfall in December: 1.3"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").
Average rainfall days in December
York, MN
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
York, MN
- Average snowfall in December: 4.02"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
York, MN
- Average snowfall days in December: 12.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
York, MN
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
York, MN
- Average sunshine days in December: 15 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.8 days).
Average UV index in December
York, 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
York, MN
- Average cloud cover in December: 62
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
York, MN
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July and December (5mi).
