December weather forecast
Effie, MN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Effie, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 19.9°F (-6.7°C) and 8.4°F (-13.1°C).

Temperature

As December arrives, a noticeable drop in the average high-temperature is witnessed, moving from an icy 34.3°F (1.3°C) in November to a freezing cold 19.9°F (-6.7°C). Effie experiences an average temperature drop to a frigid cold 8.4°F (-13.1°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Effie is 91%.

Rainfall

In Effie, during December, the rain falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Effie, there are 107.6 rainfall days, and 17.52" (445mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Effie is December, when snow falls for 17 days and typically aggregates up to 6.02" (153mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Effie.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 4:32 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Effie, the average sunshine in December is 2.2h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Effie in December?

The high-temperature in Effie during December is 19.9°F (-6.7°C) and the low-temperature is 8.4°F (-13.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Effie?

In Effie, Minnesota, the average relative humidity in December is 91%.

How many days does it rain in December in Effie?

In Effie, Minnesota, in December, it is raining for 2.2 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Effie?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 17 days and accumulates 6.02" (153mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Effie?

In Effie, Minnesota, in December, during 17 snowfall days, 6.02" (153mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Effie?

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

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

In December, the average day length in Effie is 8h and 28min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Effie?

On the first day of December in Effie, Minnesota, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 4:32 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Effie?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Effie is 2.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Effie?

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 Effie?

In Effie, Minnesota, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Effie, MN

Average temperature in December - Effie, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 19.9°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 (15.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 8.4°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 (0.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Effie, MN

Average pressure in December - Effie, MN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Effie, MN

Average wind speed in December - Effie, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Effie, MN

Average humidity in December - Effie, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 91%

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
Effie, MN

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Effie, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Effie, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Effie, MN

Average snowfall in December - Effie, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Effie, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Effie, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 1min

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 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Effie, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Effie, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (11.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Effie, MN

Average UV index in December - Effie, 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
Effie, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Effie, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 78

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 83).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Effie, MN

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

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

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