Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The shift into December brings a noticeable decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from an icy 40.1°F (4.5°C) in November to a freezing cold 25°F (-3.9°C). During December, Columbia Heights records an average temperature of 15.1°F (-9.4°C) at night.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.Rainfall
In Columbia Heights, Minnesota, during December, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation. In Columbia Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.1 days and collects up to 22.09" (561mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 11.6 days and typically aggregates up to 5.04" (128mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:41 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 3.4h.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 threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Average temperature in December
Columbia Heights, MN
- Average high temperature in December: 25°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 15.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Columbia Heights, 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 (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Columbia Heights, MN
- Average wind speed in December: 8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Columbia Heights, 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
Columbia Heights, MN
- Average rainfall in December: 1.1"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").
Average rainfall days in December
Columbia Heights, MN
- Average rainfall days in December: 4.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Columbia Heights, MN
- Average snowfall in December: 5.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Columbia Heights, MN
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Columbia Heights, 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 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Columbia Heights, MN
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Columbia Heights, 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
Columbia Heights, MN
- Average cloud cover in December: 65
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Columbia Heights, 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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