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
December's arrival witnesses a distinct drop in the average high-temperature, receding from November's icy 41.7°F (5.4°C) to a subzero cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C). In Cottonwood, the nighttime temperature averages to 14.5°F (-9.7°C) during December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Cottonwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 121.2 days and collects up to 23.35" (593mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Cottonwood, in December, during 11.2 snowfall days, 4.49" (114mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 54.2 snowfall days, and 23.31" (592mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 4:52 pm CST.
Sunshine
In Cottonwood, the average sunshine in December is 4.2h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Average temperature in December
Cottonwood, MN
- Average high temperature in December: 25.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 14.5°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 (7.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Cottonwood, MN
- Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Cottonwood, MN
- Average wind speed in December: 10.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, April and November (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Cottonwood, MN
- Average humidity in December: 85%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).
Average rainfall in December
Cottonwood, MN
- Average rainfall in December: 1.14"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").
Average rainfall days in December
Cottonwood, MN
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Cottonwood, MN
- Average snowfall in December: 4.49"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Cottonwood, MN
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cottonwood, MN
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Cottonwood, MN
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8 days).
Average UV index in December
Cottonwood, 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
Cottonwood, MN
- Average cloud cover in December: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Cottonwood, MN
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
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