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
Cotton observes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's wintry 34.2°F (1.2°C) to a subzero cold 19.9°F (-6.7°C). Throughout the month of December, Cotton witnesses an average temperature of 7.7°F (-13.5°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Cotton is 92%.Rainfall
In Cotton, during December, the rain falls for 3.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation. In Cotton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123.8 days and collects up to 22.24" (565mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 20.7 days and accumulates 8.7" (221mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:30 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Cotton, the average sunshine in December is 2.3h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In December, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Cotton, MN
- Average high temperature in December: 19.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 7.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0°F).
Average pressure in December
Cotton, MN
- Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Cotton, MN
- Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).
Average humidity in December
Cotton, MN
- Average humidity in December: 92%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Cotton, MN
- Average rainfall in December: 1.26"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.83").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.91").
Average rainfall days in December
Cotton, MN
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Cotton, MN
- Average snowfall in December: 8.7"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (8.7").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Cotton, MN
- Average snowfall days in December: 20.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cotton, MN
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min
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 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 2h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Cotton, MN
- Average sunshine days in December: 10.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Cotton, MN
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Cotton, MN
- Average cloud cover in December: 76
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 80).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in December
Cotton, MN
- Average visibility in December: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (4mi).
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