December weather forecast
Saint Paul, IA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Saint Paul, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25°F (-3.9°C) and 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

Transition into December marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 48.6°F (9.2°C) in November to a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C). Throughout December, Saint Paul encounters an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 25°F (-3.9°C).

Humidity

In Saint Paul, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 7 days and typically collects 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Saint Paul, during December, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow. In Saint Paul, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.4 days and aggregates up to 14.21" (361mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Saint Paul, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Saint Paul, in December, the average high-temperature is 36.5°F (2.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 25°F (-3.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 7 days and typically collects 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Saint Paul, in December, it is raining for 7 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Saint Paul, in December, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Saint Paul have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:48 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Saint Paul have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Saint Paul, IA

Average temperature in December - Saint Paul, IA
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Saint Paul, IA

Average pressure in December - Saint Paul, IA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Saint Paul, IA

Average wind speed in December - Saint Paul, IA
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Saint Paul, IA

Average humidity in December - Saint Paul, IA
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Saint Paul, IA

Average rainfall in December - Saint Paul, IA
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.38").

Average rainfall days in December
Saint Paul, IA

Average rainfall days in December - Saint Paul, IA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Saint Paul, IA

Average snowfall in December - Saint Paul, IA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Saint Paul, IA

Average snowfall days in December - Saint Paul, IA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Saint Paul, IA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Saint Paul, IA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Saint Paul, IA

Average sunshine days in December - Saint Paul, IA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Saint Paul, IA

Average UV index in December - Saint Paul, IA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Saint Paul, IA

Average cloud cover in December - Saint Paul, IA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Saint Paul, IA

Average visibility in December - Saint Paul, IA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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