December weather forecast
Fairfax, MN

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fairfax, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and an average low of 14.9°F (-9.5°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Fairfax's average high-temperature witnesses a clear drop, receding from November's cold 41.5°F (5.3°C) to a subzero cold 25.3°F (-3.7°C). Fairfax records an average temperature drop to a still freezing cold 14.9°F (-9.5°C) in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Fairfax is 86%.

Rainfall

In December, in Fairfax, Minnesota, the rain falls for 3.1 days. Throughout December, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Fairfax, Minnesota, there are 99.2 rainfall days, and 12.13" (308mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Fairfax. In Fairfax, in December, snow falls for 10 days, with typically accumulated 1.93" (49mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Fairfax, there are 45.6 snowfall days, and 11.42" (290mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Fairfax is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Fairfax is 4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Fairfax, Minnesota, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Fairfax?

The high-temperature, in December, in Fairfax, records 25.3°F (-3.7°C), while the low-temperature is 14.9°F (-9.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Fairfax?

In Fairfax, Minnesota, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

How many days does it rain in December in Fairfax?

In Fairfax, in December, during 3.1 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Fairfax in December?

In December, in Fairfax, it is snowing for 10 days. Throughout December, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Fairfax?

The month with the shortest days in Fairfax is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Fairfax have in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 54min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Fairfax?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, in Fairfax, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 4:49 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Fairfax?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Fairfax is 4h.

How high is the UV index in December in Fairfax?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Fairfax, Minnesota, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Fairfax, MN

Average temperature in December - Fairfax, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 25.3°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: 14.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7°F).

Average pressure in December
Fairfax, MN

Average pressure in December - Fairfax, MN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"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
Fairfax, MN

Average wind speed in December - Fairfax, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Fairfax, MN

Average humidity in December - Fairfax, MN
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and October (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Fairfax, MN

Average rainfall in December - Fairfax, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Fairfax, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Fairfax, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fairfax, MN

Average snowfall in December - Fairfax, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fairfax, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Fairfax, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fairfax, 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: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fairfax, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Fairfax, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Fairfax, MN

Average UV index in December - Fairfax, MN
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Fairfax, MN

Average cloud cover in December - Fairfax, MN
  • Average cloud cover in December: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Fairfax, MN

Average visibility in December - Fairfax, MN
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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