December weather forecast
Clontarf, MN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Clontarf, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 23.7°F (-4.6°C) and min 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

Temperature

The start of December brings a distinct shift in the average high-temperature, dropping from November's wintry 39.9°F (4.4°C) to a freezing cold 23.7°F (-4.6°C). Throughout December, an average nighttime temperature of 12.6°F (-10.8°C) is experienced in Clontarf.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 3.2 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Clontarf, there are 109.8 rainfall days, and 20.47" (520mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 10.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.25" (108mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
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. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Clontarf, is 23.7°F (-4.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 12.6°F (-10.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 3.2 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Clontarf?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10.6 days and accumulates 4.25" (108mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Clontarf, during December, snow falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.25" (108mm) of snow.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Clontarf have in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 47min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Clontarf have in December?

In Clontarf, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Clontarf?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Clontarf, MN

Average temperature in December - Clontarf, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 23.7°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 (18.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Clontarf, MN

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

Average wind speed in December
Clontarf, MN

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Clontarf, MN

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (67%).

Average rainfall in December
Clontarf, MN

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.43").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Clontarf, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Clontarf, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Clontarf, MN

Average snowfall in December - Clontarf, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.25"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Clontarf, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Clontarf, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Clontarf, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Clontarf, MN

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Clontarf, MN

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

Average cloud cover in December
Clontarf, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Clontarf, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Clontarf, MN

Average visibility in December - Clontarf, 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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