December weather forecast
Barnum, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Barnum, Minnesota, with an average temperature varying between 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and 11.3°F (-11.5°C).

Temperature

The changeover to December signals a significant decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a wintry 36.5°F (2.5°C) in November to a freezing cold 22.1°F (-5.5°C). Barnum experiences a consistent average temperature of 11.3°F (-11.5°C) throughout the nights in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 89%.

Rainfall

In Barnum, in December, during 3 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Barnum, there are 114 rainfall days, and 20.08" (510mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Barnum is December, when snow falls for 15.9 days and typically aggregates up to 6.46" (164mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:33 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Barnum, the average sunshine in December is 2.8h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Barnum, is 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 11.3°F (-11.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Barnum, the average relative humidity in December is 89%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Barnum, in December, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 15.9 days and typically aggregates up to 6.46" (164mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Barnum, during December, snow falls for 15.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.46" (164mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Barnum, the average day length in December is 8h and 39min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:33 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Barnum have in December?

In Barnum, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.8h.

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 reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Barnum, MN

Average temperature in December - Barnum, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 22.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Barnum, MN

Average pressure in December - Barnum, MN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Barnum, MN

Average wind speed in December - Barnum, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Barnum, MN

Average humidity in December - Barnum, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Barnum, MN

Average rainfall in December - Barnum, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Barnum, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Barnum, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Barnum, MN

Average snowfall in December - Barnum, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Barnum, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Barnum, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Barnum, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Barnum, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Barnum, MN

Average UV index in December - Barnum, 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
Barnum, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Barnum, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 71

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Barnum, MN

Average visibility in December - Barnum, MN
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (4mi).

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