December weather forecast
Alexandria, MN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Alexandria, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and an average low of 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

Temperature

As Alexandria welcomes December, there is a noticeable shift in the average high-temperature, dropping from November's cold 37.4°F (3°C) to a subzero cold 22.3°F (-5.4°C). An average low-temperature of 12.6°F (-10.8°C) is observed during December nights in Alexandria.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Alexandria, during December, the rain falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 108.9 rainfall days, and 19.65" (499mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 12.2 days and accumulates 4.41" (112mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Alexandria, the average sunshine in December 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. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Alexandria, is 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Alexandria, during December, the rain falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 12.2 days and typically aggregates up to 4.41" (112mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Alexandria, in December, during 12.2 snowfall days, 4.41" (112mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Alexandria, the average day length in December is 8h and 44min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Alexandria have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Alexandria?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Alexandria, MN

Average temperature in December - Alexandria, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 22.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Alexandria, MN

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Alexandria, MN

Average wind speed in December - Alexandria, 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 (7.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Alexandria, MN

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Alexandria, MN

Average rainfall in December - Alexandria, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Alexandria, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Alexandria, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Alexandria, MN

Average snowfall in December - Alexandria, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.41"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Alexandria, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Alexandria, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Alexandria, MN
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Alexandria, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Alexandria, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Alexandria, MN

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Alexandria, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Alexandria, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Alexandria, MN

Average visibility in December - Alexandria, 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).

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