Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
As December begins, there is a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a wintry 33.3°F (0.7°C) in November to a subzero cold 19.2°F (-7.1°C). Throughout December, Ely records an average temperature of 7.9°F (-13.4°C) at night.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 92%.Rainfall
In Ely, during December, the rain falls for 3.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 120.3 rainfall days, and 21.34" (542mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 22.4 days and typically aggregates up to 9.17" (233mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 4:24 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 2.1h.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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The UV index of 1 in December translates into these instructions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ely, MN
- Average high temperature in December: 19.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 7.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Ely, MN
- Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Ely, MN
- Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Ely, MN
- Average humidity in December: 92%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Ely, MN
- Average rainfall in December: 1.26"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").
Average rainfall days in December
Ely, MN
- Average rainfall days in December: 3.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Ely, MN
- Average snowfall in December: 9.17"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (9.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Ely, MN
- Average snowfall days in December: 22.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (23.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ely, 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: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Ely, MN
- Average sunshine days in December: 9.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and February (8.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Ely, MN
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Ely, MN
- Average cloud cover in December: 79
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 82).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in December
Ely, 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, November and December (4mi).
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