December weather forecast
Bena, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Bena, Minnesota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 9.5°F (-12.5°C) and an average high of 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

Temperature

Bena's transition into December marks a considerable drop in the average high-temperature, moving down from an icy 34.7°F (1.5°C) in November to a freezing cold 20.3°F (-6.5°C). Bena reports an average low-temperature of 9.5°F (-12.5°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 90%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 2.1 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Bena, there are 86.2 rainfall days, and 10.71" (272mm) 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 15.3 days and accumulates 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Bena, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Bena, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 2.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Bena are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Bena?

During December, Bena experiences an average high-temperature of 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and a low-temperature of 9.5°F (-12.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Bena?

The average relative humidity in December in Bena is 90%.

How much does it rain in Bena in December?

In Bena, Minnesota, in December, it is raining for 2.1 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Bena?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Bena. Snow falls for 15.3 days and accumulates 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Bena?

In Bena, Minnesota, in December, snow falls for 15.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Bena?

With an average of 8h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Bena, Minnesota.

What is the average length of the day in December in Bena?

The average day length in December is 8h and 32min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Bena?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, in Bena, Minnesota, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 4:36 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Bena have in December?

In Bena, Minnesota, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Bena?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Bena?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Bena, MN

Average temperature in December - Bena, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 20.3°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 (16°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 9.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Bena, MN

Average pressure in December - Bena, MN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Bena, MN

Average wind speed in December - Bena, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Bena, MN

Average humidity in December - Bena, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Bena, MN

Average rainfall in December - Bena, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.01").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.31").

Average rainfall days in December
Bena, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Bena, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bena, MN

Average snowfall in December - Bena, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bena, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Bena, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bena, MN
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bena, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Bena, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14 days).

Average UV index in December
Bena, MN

Average UV index in December - Bena, 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
Bena, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Bena, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 77

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 81).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Bena, MN

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

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

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