December weather forecast
Blooming Prairie, MN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Blooming Prairie, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 15.6°F (-9.1°C) and an average high of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Temperature

Blooming Prairie's December weather is marked by a distinct drop in high-temperatures, declining from a cold 41°F (5°C) in November to a freezing cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C). The nighttime temperature dips to 15.6°F (-9.1°C) on average during December.

Humidity

In Blooming Prairie, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.

Rainfall

In Blooming Prairie, during December, the rain falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 125.5 rainfall days, and 23.66" (601mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Blooming Prairie, during December, snow falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.29" (109mm) of snow. In Blooming Prairie, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.6 days and aggregates up to 23.98" (609mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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 low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Blooming Prairie, is 26.1°F (-3.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Blooming Prairie, in December, during 4.7 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Blooming Prairie, in December, snow falls for 12.8 days, with typically accumulated 4.29" (109mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Blooming Prairie have in December?

In Blooming Prairie, the average day length in December is 8h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:44 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Blooming Prairie have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Blooming Prairie?

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Blooming Prairie, MN

Average temperature in December - Blooming Prairie, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 26.1°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 (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 15.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Blooming Prairie, MN

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Blooming Prairie, MN

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Blooming Prairie, MN

Average humidity in December - Blooming Prairie, 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 (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Blooming Prairie, MN

Average rainfall in December - Blooming Prairie, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").

Average rainfall days in December
Blooming Prairie, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Blooming Prairie, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Blooming Prairie, MN

Average snowfall in December - Blooming Prairie, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.29"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.26").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Blooming Prairie, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Blooming Prairie, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Blooming Prairie, MN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Blooming Prairie, MN
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Blooming Prairie, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Blooming Prairie, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Blooming Prairie, MN

Average UV index in December - Blooming Prairie, 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
Blooming Prairie, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Blooming Prairie, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Blooming Prairie, MN

Average visibility in December - Blooming Prairie, MN
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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