December weather forecast
Dent, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Dent, Minnesota, with an average temperature varying between 21.4°F (-5.9°C) and 11.5°F (-11.4°C).

Temperature

Dent in December sees a clear temperature decline, with average high-temperatures decreasing from an icy 36°F (2.2°C) in November to a subzero cold 21.4°F (-5.9°C). Dent, during the month of December, experiences an average low-temperature of 11.5°F (-11.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

Rainfall

In Dent, in December, it is raining for 2.7 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Dent, Minnesota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.6 days and collects up to 17.83" (453mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 17.3 days and accumulates 4.8" (122mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3h.

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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December translates into these guidelines:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Dent in December?

In Dent, 21.4°F (-5.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 11.5°F (-11.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Dent, in December, it is raining for 2.7 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 17.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.8" (122mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Dent, during December, snow falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.8" (122mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 39min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 4:45 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Dent have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3h.

When is 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 reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Dent, MN

Average temperature in December - Dent, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 21.4°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 (16.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 11.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Dent, MN

Average pressure in December - Dent, MN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Dent, MN

Average wind speed in December - Dent, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April, October and November (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Dent, MN

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Dent, MN

Average rainfall in December - Dent, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.95").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Dent, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Dent, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dent, MN

Average snowfall in December - Dent, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dent, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Dent, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • 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 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dent, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Dent, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Dent, MN

Average UV index in December - Dent, 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
Dent, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Dent, 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 30).

Average visibility in December
Dent, MN

Average visibility in December - Dent, MN
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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