Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The shift from November to December is characterized by a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, reducing from a wintry 41°F (5°C) to a subzero cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C). In Altura, the average low-temperature during the month of December is a still freezing cold 15.8°F (-9°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.Rainfall
In Altura, in December, during 2.9 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Altura, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122.7 days and collects up to 24.06" (611mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Altura, in December, snow falls for 12.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.5" (89mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 59.2 snowfall days, and 21.65" (550mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:39 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 3.6h.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 minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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What are the months with the lowest UV index?
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Average temperature in December
Altura, MN
- Average high temperature in December: 26.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 15.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Altura, MN
- Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Altura, MN
- Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).
Average humidity in December
Altura, MN
- Average humidity in December: 88%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Altura, MN
- Average rainfall in December: 1.1"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").
Average rainfall days in December
Altura, MN
- Average rainfall days in December: 2.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Altura, MN
- Average snowfall in December: 3.5"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Altura, MN
- Average snowfall days in December: 12.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Altura, MN
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in December
Altura, MN
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Altura, 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
Altura, MN
- Average cloud cover in December: 64
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
Altura, MN
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, July and December (5mi).
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