December weather forecast
Dawson, MN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dawson, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and 13.8°F (-10.1°C).

Temperature

A clear reduction in the average high-temperature is witnessed with the onset of December, reducing from an icy 41.7°F (5.4°C) in November to a freezing cold 25.3°F (-3.7°C). Dawson reports an average low-temperature of 13.8°F (-10.1°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Dawson is 85%.

Rainfall

In Dawson, during December, the rain falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Dawson, there are 104.4 rainfall days, and 18.31" (465mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Dawson, Minnesota. The month with the most snowfall in Dawson is December, when snow falls for 11.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.98" (101mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.2h.

UV index

In Dawson, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Dawson in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Dawson are 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and 13.8°F (-10.1°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Dawson?

In Dawson, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December in Dawson?

In Dawson, during December, the rain falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Dawson?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.9 days and accumulates 3.98" (101mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Dawson in December?

In December, in Dawson, it is snowing for 11.9 days. Throughout December, 3.98" (101mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Dawson?

The month with the shortest days in Dawson is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Dawson?

In December, the average day length in Dawson is 8h and 51min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Dawson?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Dawson?

The average sunshine duration in December in Dawson, Minnesota, is 4.2h.

How high is the UV index in December in Dawson?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Dawson is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Dawson, MN

Average temperature in December - Dawson, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.3°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 (20.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 13.8°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 (6.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Dawson, MN

Average pressure in December - Dawson, 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
Dawson, MN

Average wind speed in December - Dawson, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Dawson, MN

Average humidity in December - Dawson, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Dawson, MN

Average rainfall in December - Dawson, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in December
Dawson, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Dawson, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dawson, MN

Average snowfall in December - Dawson, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dawson, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Dawson, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dawson, 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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

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 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dawson, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Dawson, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Dawson, MN

Average UV index in December - Dawson, MN
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Dawson, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Dawson, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Dawson, MN

Average visibility in December - Dawson, 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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