December weather forecast
Essig, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Essig, Minnesota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and 14.7°F (-9.6°C).

Temperature

December's arrival is marked by a notable drop in high-temperatures, falling from a wintry 41.4°F (5.2°C) in November to a subzero cold 25.5°F (-3.6°C). In Essig, December is marked by an average low-temperature of 14.7°F (-9.6°C).

Humidity

In Essig, Minnesota, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

In Essig, in December, it is raining for 2.5 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 96.2 rainfall days, and 10.59" (269mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Essig, in December, snow falls for 9.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.3" (33mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 41.3 snowfall days, and 8.31" (211mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.9h.

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 low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December leads to these advisories:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Essig in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and 14.7°F (-9.6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 2.5 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Essig, in December, snow falls for 9.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.3" (33mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 55min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

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 reading in December?

In Essig, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe 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
Essig, MN

Average temperature in December - Essig, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 14.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7°F).

Average pressure in December
Essig, MN

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

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

Average wind speed in December
Essig, MN

Average wind speed in December - Essig, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Essig, MN

Average humidity in December - Essig, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and October (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Essig, MN

Average rainfall in December - Essig, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Essig, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Essig, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Essig, MN

Average snowfall in December - Essig, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Essig, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Essig, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Essig, 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 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Essig, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Essig, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Essig, MN

Average UV index in December - Essig, MN
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and 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
Essig, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Essig, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Essig, MN

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

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and December (5mi).

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