December weather forecast
Buffalo, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Buffalo, Minnesota, with an average temperature ranging between max 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and min 14.7°F (-9.6°C).

Temperature

In Buffalo, stepping into December signifies a significant temperature decrement, moving down from November's wintry 39.6°F (4.2°C) to a subzero cold 24.4°F (-4.2°C). Buffalo throughout December, records an average low-temperature of 14.7°F (-9.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.8 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 117.4 rainfall days, and 20.12" (511mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Buffalo. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 9.9 days and typically aggregates up to 4.09" (104mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Buffalo, 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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Buffalo, 24.4°F (-4.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 14.7°F (-9.6°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Buffalo is 87%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 3.8 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 9.9 days and accumulates 4.09" (104mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Buffalo, in December, during 9.9 snowfall days, 4.09" (104mm) of snow is typically 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 in Buffalo.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:43 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe 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
Buffalo, MN

Average temperature in December - Buffalo, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 24.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Buffalo, MN

Average pressure in December - Buffalo, 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 (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Buffalo, MN

Average wind speed in December - Buffalo, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Buffalo, MN

Average humidity in December - Buffalo, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Buffalo, MN

Average rainfall in December - Buffalo, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Buffalo, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Buffalo, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Buffalo, MN

Average snowfall in December - Buffalo, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Buffalo, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Buffalo, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Buffalo, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Buffalo, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Buffalo, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Buffalo, MN

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

Average cloud cover in December
Buffalo, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Buffalo, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Buffalo, MN

Average visibility in December - Buffalo, MN
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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