December weather forecast
Fairmont, MN

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Fairmont, Minnesota, with an average temperature ranging between max 27°F (-2.8°C) and min 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

Temperature

December is characterized by a noticeable reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C) in November to a freezing cold 27°F (-2.8°C). Fairmont, in December, witnesses an average low-temperature of 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, in Fairmont, the rain falls for 5.1 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Fairmont, Minnesota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.4 days and collects up to 24.65" (626mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 13.4 days. Throughout December, 3.9" (99mm) of snow is accumulated. In Fairmont, during the entire year, snow falls for 57.5 days and aggregates up to 23.31" (592mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Fairmont, Minnesota, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, in Fairmont, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Fairmont, Minnesota, is 4.1h.

UV index

In Fairmont, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Fairmont?

Fairmont in December has an average high-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Fairmont?

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

How much does it rain in Fairmont in December?

In Fairmont, Minnesota, in December, it is raining for 5.1 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Fairmont?

In Fairmont, Minnesota, during December, snow falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.9" (99mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Fairmont?

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Fairmont, Minnesota.

How many hours of daylight does Fairmont have in December?

The average day length in December in Fairmont is 9h and 0min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Fairmont?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 4:51 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Fairmont have in December?

In Fairmont, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Fairmont?

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

Average temperature in December
Fairmont, MN

Average temperature in December - Fairmont, MN
  • Average high temperature in December: 27°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 16.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Fairmont, MN

Average pressure in December - Fairmont, MN
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Fairmont, MN

Average wind speed in December - Fairmont, MN
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Fairmont, MN

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Fairmont, MN

Average rainfall in December - Fairmont, MN
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

Average rainfall days in December
Fairmont, MN

Average rainfall days in December - Fairmont, MN
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fairmont, MN

Average snowfall in December - Fairmont, MN
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.9"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Fairmont, MN

Average snowfall days in December - Fairmont, MN
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fairmont, MN
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

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
Fairmont, MN

Average sunshine days in December - Fairmont, MN
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Fairmont, MN

Average UV index in December - Fairmont, 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
Fairmont, MN

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Fairmont, MN

Average visibility in December - Fairmont, 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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