December weather forecast
Cushing, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Cushing, Minnesota, with an average temperature ranging between max 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and min 12°F (-11.1°C).

Temperature

A noticeable downshift in temperatures is seen as November gives way to December, with average highs moving from a cold 36.9°F (2.7°C) to a subzero cold 22.3°F (-5.4°C). An average low-temperature of 12°F (-11.1°C) is common during the nights of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

Rainfall

In Cushing, in December, it is raining for 3.4 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Cushing, during the entire year, the rain falls for 106.3 days and collects up to 18.39" (467mm) 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 17.2 days and typically aggregates up to 7.44" (189mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Cushing, Minnesota, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Cushing, 22.3°F (-5.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 12°F (-11.1°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Cushing, Minnesota, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Cushing, Minnesota, in December, it is raining for 3.4 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 17.2 days and accumulates 7.44" (189mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Cushing, during December, snow falls for 17.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.44" (189mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Cushing have in December?

In Cushing, the average day length in December is 8h and 42min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Cushing?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 4:42 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Cushing have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Cushing, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 22.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 12°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Cushing, MN

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

Average wind speed in December
Cushing, MN

Average wind speed in December - Cushing, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Cushing, MN

Average humidity in December - Cushing, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Cushing, MN

Average rainfall in December - Cushing, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Cushing, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Cushing, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cushing, MN

Average snowfall in December - Cushing, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.44"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (7.44").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cushing, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Cushing, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cushing, MN
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cushing, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Cushing, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11 days).

Average UV index in December
Cushing, MN

Average UV index in December - Cushing, MN
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Cushing, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Cushing, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 73).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Cushing, MN

Average visibility in December - Cushing, MN
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (4mi).

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