December weather forecast
Deer River, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Deer River, Minnesota, with an average temperature ranging between max 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and min 9.5°F (-12.5°C).

Temperature

December is characterized by a clear drop in the average high-temperature, falling from November's icy 34.7°F (1.5°C) to a freezing cold 20.3°F (-6.5°C). December brings an average low-temperature of 9.5°F (-12.5°C) to Deer River.

Humidity

In Deer River, the average relative humidity in December is 90%.

Rainfall

In Deer River, during December, the rain falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation. In Deer River, during the entire year, the rain falls for 86.2 days and collects up to 10.71" (272mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 15.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 4:34 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 2.4h.

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 health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December leads to these advisories:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

During December, Deer River experiences an average high-temperature of 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and a low-temperature of 9.5°F (-12.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 90%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Deer River, Minnesota, in December, during 2.1 rainfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 15.3 days and accumulates 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Deer River, in December, during 15.3 snowfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 30min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Deer River have in December?

In Deer River, the average day length in December is 8h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 4:34 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Deer River have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 2.4h.

What is the month 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.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Deer River, MN

Average temperature in December - Deer River, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 20.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (16°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 9.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Deer River, MN

Average pressure in December - Deer River, 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
Deer River, MN

Average wind speed in December - Deer River, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Deer River, MN

Average humidity in December - Deer River, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 90%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Deer River, MN

Average rainfall in December - Deer River, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.01").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.31").

Average rainfall days in December
Deer River, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Deer River, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Deer River, MN

Average snowfall in December - Deer River, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Deer River, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Deer River, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Deer River, MN

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Deer River, MN
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 3min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h 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: 1h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Deer River, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Deer River, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14 days).

Average UV index in December
Deer River, MN

Average UV index in December - Deer River, 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
Deer River, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Deer River, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 77

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 81).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Deer River, MN

Average visibility in December - Deer River, MN
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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

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