December weather forecast
Appleton, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Appleton, Minnesota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 13.3°F (-10.4°C) and 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Temperature

December's arrival signals a distinct temperature shift, dropping from a cold 40.3°F (4.6°C) in November to a subzero cold 24.3°F (-4.3°C). In the month of December, Appleton records a consistent average low-temperature of 13.3°F (-10.4°C).

Humidity

In Appleton, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.4 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Appleton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.9 days and collects up to 20.51" (521mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 12 days and typically aggregates up to 4.96" (126mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Appleton, the average sunshine in December is 3.8h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During December, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

Appleton in December has an average high-temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 13.3°F (-10.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Appleton, in December, it is raining for 3.4 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 12 days and accumulates 4.96" (126mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 12 days. Throughout December, 4.96" (126mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Appleton, the average day length in December is 8h and 49min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Appleton have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Appleton is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Appleton, MN

Average temperature in December - Appleton, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 24.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 13.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Appleton, MN

Average pressure in December - Appleton, MN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Appleton, MN

Average wind speed in December - Appleton, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

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 (7.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Appleton, MN

Average humidity in December - Appleton, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Appleton, MN

Average rainfall in December - Appleton, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Appleton, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Appleton, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Appleton, MN

Average snowfall in December - Appleton, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.96"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.96").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Appleton, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Appleton, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Appleton, MN
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Appleton, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Appleton, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Appleton, MN

Average UV index in December - Appleton, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Appleton, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Appleton, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Appleton, MN

Average visibility in December - Appleton, MN
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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